1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6
Chess openings · Ruy Lopez · C62
Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense
313,207 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 d6. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 38,634 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 139,693 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 118,579 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 16,301 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 313,207 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 60,137 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 172,200 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 78,177 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 2,693 | 53%41% |