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 Na5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C97
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense
3,414 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 Na5. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 128 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,185 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 2,086 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 3,414 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 659 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 492 | 47%45% |
| Classical | 32 | 50%13%38% |