1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Bxc6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C77
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Bayreuth Variation
1,155 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Bxc6. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 150 | 49%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 258 | 46%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 203 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 544 | 51%42% |
| All ratings | 1,155 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 234 | 55%42% |
| Blitz | 632 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 280 | 47%46% |
| Classical | 9 | – |