1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bb4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C60
Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense
4,264 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bb4. White wins 55%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,932 | 58%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,448 | 57%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 627 | 47%48% |
| 2000 and up | 257 | 45%51% |
| All ratings | 4,264 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 844 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 55%41% |
| Rapid | 1,522 | 58%37% |
| Classical | 78 | 62%36% |