1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Be7
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C60
Ruy Lopez: Lucena Variation
3,288 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Be7. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 463 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,179 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,105 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 541 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 3,288 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 900 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 644 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 24 | – |