1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. cxd5 Nxd5
Chess openings · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense · A15
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Exchange Variation
6,872 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. cxd5 Nxd5. White wins 56%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 278 | 55%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,070 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,697 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 2,827 | 55%40% |
| All ratings | 6,872 | 56%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,898 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 3,113 | 56%40% |
| Rapid | 817 | 58%36% |
| Classical | 44 | 50%48% |