1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5 5. Bb3 Na5
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C70
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Norwegian Variation
3,193 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 b5 5. Bb3 Na5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 520 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,107 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 993 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 573 | 45%48% |
| All ratings | 3,193 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 522 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 810 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 50 | 46%12%42% |