1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Qe2
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense · C77
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Wormald Attack
2,377 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Qe2. White wins 54%, draws 5%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 50 | 54%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 172 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 686 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 1,469 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 2,377 | 54%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 563 | 57%40% |
| Blitz | 1,470 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 317 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 27 | – |