1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d3 c6
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C24
Bishop's Opening: Paulsen Defense
23,196 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d3 c6. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,269 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,171 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,158 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 2,598 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 23,196 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,580 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 13,562 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 5,823 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 231 | 39%58% |