1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Italian Variation
450,226 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nc3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 163,571 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 172,973 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 96,064 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 17,618 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 450,226 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 87,739 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 193,611 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 163,090 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 5,786 | 49%46% |