1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. f4
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C23
Bishop's Opening: Stein Gambit
2,429 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. f4. White wins 53%, draws 2%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 228 | 59%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,038 | 53%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,048 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 115 | 54%43% |
| All ratings | 2,429 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 552 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 1,405 | 53%45% |
| Rapid | 456 | 54%43% |
| Classical | 16 | – |