1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5
Chess openings · King's Gambit Declined · C31
King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit Accepted
16,377 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5. White wins 54%, draws 4%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 887 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,552 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,823 | 53%42% |
| 2000 and up | 1,115 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 16,377 | 54%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,312 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 9,725 | 54%42% |
| Rapid | 3,236 | 56%40% |
| Classical | 104 | 57%37% |