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. h3 Nb8
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C94
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer Defense
1,295 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. h3 Nb8. White wins 47%, draws 7%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 17 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 293 | 49%45% |
| 2000 and up | 985 | 46%45% |
| All ratings | 1,295 | 47%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 199 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 940 | 48%45% |
| Rapid | 140 | 43%15%42% |
| Classical | 16 | – |