1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qc4
Chess openings · Center Game · C22
Center Game: Hall Variation
10,628 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qc4. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,382 | 45%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,703 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,883 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 660 | 55%42% |
| All ratings | 10,628 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,538 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 5,486 | 49%48% |
| Rapid | 3,514 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 90 | 38%58% |