1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Bc5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C70
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Classical Defense Deferred
11,096 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Bc5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 759 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,726 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,840 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,771 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 11,096 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,802 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 6,512 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 2,655 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 127 | 50%43% |