1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O d6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense · C66
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Improved Steinitz Defense
35,660 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O d6. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,488 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,859 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,859 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 4,454 | 53%42% |
| All ratings | 35,660 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,839 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 18,676 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 7,861 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 284 | 50%45% |