1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O Bd6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation · C69
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, King's Bishop Variation
12,162 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O Bd6. White wins 54%, draws 5%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,053 | 53%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,113 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,160 | 56%39% |
| 2000 and up | 1,836 | 54%40% |
| All ratings | 12,162 | 54%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,632 | 55%41% |
| Blitz | 6,604 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 2,802 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 124 | 47%44% |