1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. a4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C88
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Anti-Marshall
2,585 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. a4. White wins 51%, draws 6%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 51 | 41%57% |
| 1600–1999 | 583 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 1,946 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 2,585 | 51%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 500 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 51%42% |
| Rapid | 321 | 54%40% |
| Classical | 6 | – |