1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nxe5
Chess openings · C44
Irish Gambit
2,941 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nxe5. White wins 30%, draws 3%, Black wins 67%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,067 | 32%65% |
| 1200–1599 | 632 | 23%74% |
| 1600–1999 | 204 | 30%65% |
| 2000 and up | 38 | 53%45% |
| All ratings | 2,941 | 30%67% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 963 | 38%59% |
| Blitz | 908 | 28%69% |
| Rapid | 1,036 | 25%71% |
| Classical | 34 | 12%85% |