1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6
Chess openings · Italian Game · C55
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense
834,618 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 203,788 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 326,149 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 230,475 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 74,206 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 834,618 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 195,203 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 388,943 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 242,414 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 8,058 | 50%45% |