1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense · C65
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation
31,904 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,758 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,501 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,417 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 3,228 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 31,904 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,957 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 15,521 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 8,083 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 343 | 57%40% |