1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. a3
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation
26,320 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. a3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,324 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,372 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,565 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 4,059 | 51%42% |
| All ratings | 26,320 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,257 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 11,824 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 9,607 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 632 | 49%46% |