1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense · C62
Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense, Nimzowitsch Attack
1,291 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6 4. d4 Bd7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. Bxc6. White wins 52%, draws 7%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 196 | 52%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 489 | 51%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 478 | 54%38% |
| 2000 and up | 128 | 51%13%37% |
| All ratings | 1,291 | 52%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 254 | 49%45% |
| Blitz | 640 | 54%40% |
| Rapid | 386 | 52%41% |
| Classical | 11 | – |