1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 Nf6
Chess openings · Center Game · C22
Center Game: Berger Variation
32,222 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 Nf6. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8,658 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,926 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,496 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,142 | 54%42% |
| All ratings | 32,222 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,223 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 17,141 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 6,650 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 208 | 46%49% |