Opening · White system
Bishop's Opening
After 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34% · 45,209,886 | 51% | 4% | 45% |
| Nc6 | 31% · 40,187,231 | 50% | 4% | 47% |
| Bc5 | 12% · 16,264,925 | 52% | 4% | 44% |
| d6 | 10% · 12,966,747 | 51% | 4% | 45% |
| c6 | 3% · 3,709,553 | 51% | 4% | 45% |
| Qf6 | 2% · 2,855,077 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| h6 | 1% · 1,647,567 | 53% | 4% | 43% |
| Qh4 | 1% · 1,475,764 | 52% | 4% | 44% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%. White scores 53% from here.
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