1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O d6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C79
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Steinitz Deferred
6,192 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O d6. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 311 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,393 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,817 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 1,671 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 6,192 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,255 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 3,406 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 1,443 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 88 | 56%36% |