1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5 5. Bb3 Bc5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C70
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Graz Variation
10,292 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5 5. Bb3 Bc5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,233 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,162 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,319 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 1,578 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 10,292 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,759 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 5,865 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 2,546 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 122 | 52%43% |