1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C68
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation
127,884 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 29,027 | 52%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 47,460 | 50%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 35,199 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 16,198 | 50%42% |
| All ratings | 127,884 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 22,722 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 66,882 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 36,807 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 1,473 | 49%45% |