1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. c3 d5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C89
Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack
7,702 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 O-O 8. c3 d5. White wins 43%, draws 5%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 32 | 41%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 435 | 43%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,382 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 3,853 | 43%51% |
| All ratings | 7,702 | 43%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,626 | 45%52% |
| Blitz | 4,877 | 43%52% |
| Rapid | 1,152 | 39%54% |
| Classical | 47 | 45%51% |