Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation
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Statistics from Lichess
134,878 games: White 55.7% / Draw 3.7% / Black 40.5%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 62,59363K | ||
| 27,40727K | ||
| 20,14620K | ||
| 12,78813K | ||
| 7,8837,883 | ||
| 1,8561,856 | ||
| 645645 | ||
| 490490 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 22, 2026
Engine evaluation
+1.31 White is better
Best play: 4. O-O Nf6 5. Re1 a6 6. Ba4 d6 7. d4 Bd7 8. Bg5 h6
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation (ECO C60, Open Games) is a variation of the Ruy Lopez, reached after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Qe7 (3 moves).
In 134,878 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 55.7%, Black 40.5% and 3.7% were drawn. White's most played move here is 4. O-O, in 46% of those games.
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How to play against the Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation
The most played answer, 4. O-O, also scores best for White: 60.3%, with White winning 58.6% and Black 38.0% of 63K games. Of the main answers, 4. Bxc6 scores lowest: 51.4%. Stockfish's first choice is also 4. O-O.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: White's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Ruy Lopez: Vinogradov Variation (C60)”. Lichess data as of 22 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/ruy-lopez-vinogradov-variation