1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C24
Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense
262,814 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 74,757 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 116,063 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 64,794 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 7,200 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 262,814 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 38,636 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 133,135 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 87,609 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 3,434 | 47%48% |