1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C56
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Open Variation
26,068 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4. White wins 58%, draws 3%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,400 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,562 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,392 | 57%39% |
| 2000 and up | 1,714 | 58%38% |
| All ratings | 26,068 | 58%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,896 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 11,801 | 58%39% |
| Rapid | 8,110 | 58%39% |
| Classical | 261 | 58%38% |