1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 bxc6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation · C68
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Lutikov Variation
23,643 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 bxc6. White wins 57%, draws 4%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10,496 | 57%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,085 | 57%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,668 | 57%38% |
| 2000 and up | 394 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 23,643 | 57%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,089 | 57%40% |
| Blitz | 11,379 | 56%40% |
| Rapid | 8,825 | 58%38% |
| Classical | 350 | 62%33% |