1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3
Chess openings · Center Game · C21
Center Game: Kieseritzky Variation
60,049 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,553 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 21,746 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 23,409 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 7,341 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 60,049 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 16,685 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 32,448 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 10,630 | 53%44% |
| Classical | 286 | 47%48% |