1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation · C69
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Normal Variation
13,447 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. O-O. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,103 | 54%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,879 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,300 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,165 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 13,447 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,097 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 7,189 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 3,048 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 113 | 55%42% |