1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 b5
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Ulvestad Variation
17,546 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 b5. White wins 43%, draws 3%, Black wins 54%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,351 | 41%57% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,072 | 41%57% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,608 | 44%53% |
| 2000 and up | 3,515 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 17,546 | 43%54% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,684 | 42%56% |
| Blitz | 8,754 | 44%53% |
| Rapid | 3,955 | 43%53% |
| Classical | 153 | 37%58% |