1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Bxc6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense · C63
Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Exchange Variation
10,674 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Bxc6. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 901 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,276 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,492 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 2,005 | 44%50% |
| All ratings | 10,674 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,248 | 45%52% |
| Blitz | 5,489 | 45%51% |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 70 | 50%46% |