1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4
Chess openings · Italian Game · C50
Italian Game: Blackburne-Kostić Gambit
110,478 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 20,939 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 53,137 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 33,502 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 2,900 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 110,478 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 15,558 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 54,534 | 47%50% |
| Rapid | 39,210 | 46%51% |
| Classical | 1,176 | 42%54% |