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
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Closed · C91
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation
1,426 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. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 71 | 55%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 289 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 634 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 432 | 52%42% |
| All ratings | 1,426 | 52%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 297 | 50%45% |
| Blitz | 782 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 336 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 11 | – |