1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d3
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C77
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation
28,810 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d3. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,739 | 55%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,605 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,705 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 10,761 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 28,810 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,080 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 17,874 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 5,564 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 292 | 53%41% |