1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7 Bxf2+ 6. Kxf2 Nxe4+ 7. Ke3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, King March Line
2,826 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7 Bxf2+ 6. Kxf2 Nxe4+ 7. Ke3. White wins 44%, draws 2%, Black wins 55%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,122 | 44%54% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,249 | 42%56% |
| 1600–1999 | 364 | 45%54% |
| 2000 and up | 91 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 2,826 | 44%55% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 723 | 48%51% |
| Blitz | 1,198 | 46%53% |
| Rapid | 885 | 38%60% |
| Classical | 20 | – |