1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bb7
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C78
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Arkhangelsk Variation
2,244 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bb7. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 238 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 557 | 56%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 673 | 55%43% |
| 2000 and up | 776 | 41%53% |
| All ratings | 2,244 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 472 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 1,282 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 468 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 22 | – |