1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack, Knight Sacrifice Line
22,958 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7. White wins 50%, draws 2%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8,486 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,525 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,230 | 46%51% |
| 2000 and up | 717 | 46%51% |
| All ratings | 22,958 | 50%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,231 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 8,980 | 49%49% |
| Rapid | 7,553 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 194 | 52%46% |