1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Bb5
Chess openings · Ponziani Opening · C44
Ponziani Opening: Spanish Variation
1,950 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Bb5. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 261 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 546 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 819 | 40%56% |
| 2000 and up | 324 | 46%48% |
| All ratings | 1,950 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 256 | 44%54% |
| Blitz | 1,021 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 646 | 43%53% |
| Classical | 27 | – |