1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C58
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense
106,782 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 14,772 | 46%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 41,919 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 36,961 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 13,130 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 106,782 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 27,474 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 51,047 | 48%49% |
| Rapid | 27,298 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 963 | 43%51% |