1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C24
Bishop's Opening: Ponziani Gambit
30,953 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4. White wins 56%, draws 3%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,957 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,331 | 56%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,650 | 57%40% |
| 2000 and up | 2,015 | 57%40% |
| All ratings | 30,953 | 56%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,341 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 15,682 | 56%41% |
| Rapid | 11,445 | 55%42% |
| Classical | 485 | 56%40% |