1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. d4 Bg4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C91
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Bogoljubow Variation
1,505 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 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. d4 Bg4. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 19 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 171 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 587 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 728 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 1,505 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 266 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 937 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 284 | 43%48% |
| Classical | 18 | – |