1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C77
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Mackenzie Variation
2,736 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. d4. White wins 56%, draws 4%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 164 | 52%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 398 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 689 | 56%41% |
| 2000 and up | 1,485 | 58%38% |
| All ratings | 2,736 | 56%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 636 | 58%40% |
| Blitz | 1,559 | 56%39% |
| Rapid | 516 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 25 | – |