1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. Nc3
Chess openings · King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit · C31
King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Milner-Barry Variation
4,975 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. Nc3. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 288 | 45%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 912 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,607 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,168 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 4,975 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,864 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 752 | 48%49% |
| Classical | 18 | – |