1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C61
Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation
72,991 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13,231 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 31,863 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 22,702 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 5,195 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 72,991 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,341 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 37,921 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 22,866 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 863 | 52%44% |