1. e4 e5 2. Bb5
Chess openings · C20
Portuguese Opening
27,779 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bb5. White wins 43%, draws 5%, Black wins 53%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13,284 | 38%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,370 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,718 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 407 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 27,779 | 43%53% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,888 | 44%54% |
| Blitz | 12,067 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 11,313 | 40%55% |
| Classical | 511 | 32%60% |