1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C80
Ruy Lopez: Open
7,481 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 630 | 60%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,374 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,189 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,288 | 46%47% |
| All ratings | 7,481 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,151 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 4,378 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 53%40% |
| Classical | 118 | 53%43% |