1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C71
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense
25,870 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,244 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 7,561 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,458 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 5,607 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 25,870 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,818 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 14,754 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 6,048 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 250 | 53%9%38% |