1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Traxler Counterattack
44,963 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5. White wins 51%, draws 2%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 12,879 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 18,145 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,906 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 3,033 | 49%48% |
| All ratings | 44,963 | 51%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 12,935 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 18,878 | 51%47% |
| Rapid | 12,836 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 314 | 53%45% |