1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. d3 d6 9. c3
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C90
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation
1,776 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. d3 d6 9. c3. White wins 53%, draws 6%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 25 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 108 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 584 | 55%40% |
| 2000 and up | 1,059 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 1,776 | 53%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 277 | 55%41% |
| Blitz | 1,248 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 231 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 20 | – |