1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C77
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tarrasch Variation
14,350 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,706 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,731 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,473 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,440 | 49%43% |
| All ratings | 14,350 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,306 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 7,240 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 4,616 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 188 | 47%46% |