1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nxe5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit
24,920 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nxe5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,350 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,113 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,149 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 3,308 | 53%44% |
| All ratings | 24,920 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,553 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 11,253 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 5,943 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 171 | 50%43% |