1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. c3
Chess openings · Center Game · C21
Center Game: Lanc-Arnold Gambit
5,510 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. c3. White wins 55%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 795 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,282 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,126 | 56%41% |
| 2000 and up | 307 | 57%40% |
| All ratings | 5,510 | 55%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,625 | 56%43% |
| Blitz | 2,834 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 1,025 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 26 | – |