1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6
Chess openings · C47
Four Knights Game
1,096,669 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 343,929 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 404,037 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 260,285 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 88,418 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 1,096,669 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 268,634 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 481,838 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 334,136 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 12,061 | 48%46% |