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Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted

Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67) starts 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4. In 33,037 games between strong players, White wins 11%, 75% are drawn and Black wins 15%; the most played move is 5.Re1 (73%).

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4

ECO
C67
Games between strong players
33,037
To move
White
75%15%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5.Re173% (23,946)82%–
5.d427% (9,006)15%56%29%–
5.Qe20% (56)29%29%42%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6

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