1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C70
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Caro Variation
35,890 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5. White wins 55%, draws 3%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,753 | 57%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,670 | 56%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,412 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 3,055 | 52%42% |
| All ratings | 35,890 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,857 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 18,579 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 10,927 | 57%40% |
| Classical | 527 | 52%42% |