1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3
Chess openings · Center Game · C22
Center Game: Paulsen Attack Variation
61,540 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 12,966 | 48%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 25,193 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 18,852 | 56%41% |
| 2000 and up | 4,529 | 58%38% |
| All ratings | 61,540 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 12,455 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 35,566 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 13,077 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 442 | 47%48% |