1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Nxe4
Chess openings · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense · C57
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Ponziani-Steinitz Gambit
21,887 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Nxe4. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 53%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,713 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,653 | 44%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,426 | 45%52% |
| 2000 and up | 1,095 | 45%52% |
| All ratings | 21,887 | 45%53% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,684 | 44%55% |
| Blitz | 9,680 | 44%53% |
| Rapid | 7,331 | 46%51% |
| Classical | 192 | 48%45% |