1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. f4
Chess openings · Center Game · C21
Center Game: Halasz-McDonnell Gambit
27,558 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. f4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,983 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,407 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,027 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,141 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 27,558 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,102 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 16,257 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 5,027 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 172 | 44%53% |