1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4
Chess openings · C21
Center Game Accepted
11,446 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4. White wins 41%, draws 3%, Black wins 56%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,274 | 39%57% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,078 | 41%56% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,656 | 43%54% |
| 2000 and up | 438 | 40%55% |
| All ratings | 11,446 | 41%56% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,309 | 44%54% |
| Blitz | 4,801 | 41%56% |
| Rapid | 3,223 | 37%58% |
| Classical | 113 | 35%58% |