1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 8. Qxd8+ Kxd8
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation · C67
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, l'Hermet Variation, Berlin Wall Defense
2,224 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 8. Qxd8+ Kxd8. White wins 46%, draws 10%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 64 | 41%56% |
| 1600–1999 | 649 | 45%9%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,505 | 46%11%42% |
| All ratings | 2,224 | 46%10%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 504 | 47%45% |
| Blitz | 1,351 | 46%11%43% |
| Rapid | 342 | 44%12%45% |
| Classical | 27 | – |