1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 h6
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense · C59
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense
5,419 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 h6. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 152 | 50%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,336 | 45%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,634 | 45%51% |
| 2000 and up | 1,297 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 5,419 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,423 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 2,762 | 47%50% |
| Rapid | 1,184 | 43%53% |
| Classical | 50 | 52%44% |