1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O Bg4 6. h3 h5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation · C69
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit
2,573 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O Bg4 6. h3 h5. White wins 46%, draws 5%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 40 | 20%80% |
| 1200–1599 | 252 | 32%64% |
| 1600–1999 | 918 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 1,363 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 2,573 | 46%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 726 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 1,459 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 381 | 36%59% |
| Classical | 7 | – |