1. e4 e5 2. d4
Chess openings · C20
Center Game
587,072 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 167,365 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 231,105 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 151,577 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 37,025 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 587,072 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 148,985 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 293,854 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 139,908 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 4,325 | 48%47% |