1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 d6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C87
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation
1,821 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 d6. White wins 55%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 53 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 340 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,014 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 414 | 57%39% |
| All ratings | 1,821 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 360 | 57%42% |
| Blitz | 1,038 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 401 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 22 | – |