1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C65
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense
259,115 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 56,067 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 95,247 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 75,204 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 32,597 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 259,115 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 61,879 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 126,381 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 68,060 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 2,795 | 53%43% |