1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C84
Ruy Lopez: Closed
34,945 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 613 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,336 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,278 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 17,718 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 34,945 | 51%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,882 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 22,028 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 5,706 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 329 | 51%11%38% |