1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nd5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Naroditsky Variation
4,452 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nd5. White wins 47%, draws 5%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,468 | 47%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,068 | 44%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 343 | 50%43% |
| 2000 and up | 573 | 48%44% |
| All ratings | 4,452 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 812 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 46%49% |
| Rapid | 1,583 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 65 | 43%52% |