1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation · C68
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Keres Variation
10,271 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,920 | 51%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,090 | 51%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,826 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,435 | 51%40% |
| All ratings | 10,271 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,009 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 5,435 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 2,724 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 103 | 49%44% |