1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6
Chess openings · Italian Game · C50
Italian Game: Paris Defense
319,183 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 65,981 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 135,301 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 102,385 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 15,516 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 319,183 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 94,916 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 160,659 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 61,869 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 1,739 | 53%43% |