1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6
Chess openings · Center Game · C22
Center Game: Normal Variation
153,186 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 46,809 | 42%54% |
| 1200–1599 | 69,834 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 32,023 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,520 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 153,186 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 36,928 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 75,175 | 45%51% |
| Rapid | 40,045 | 41%55% |
| Classical | 1,038 | 37%58% |