1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C55
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Modern Bishop's Opening
231,502 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 48,921 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 90,408 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 68,535 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 23,638 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 231,502 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 50,259 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 116,484 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 62,668 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 2,091 | 50%45% |