1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bc5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C78
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation
9,616 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bc5. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 928 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,071 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,990 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 1,627 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 9,616 | 54%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,898 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 5,067 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 2,530 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 121 | 58%35% |