1. e4 e5 2. f4 Qf6
Chess openings · King's Gambit Declined · C30
King's Gambit Declined: Norwalde Variation
9,040 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. f4 Qf6. White wins 56%, draws 2%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,524 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,813 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,158 | 56%42% |
| 2000 and up | 545 | 54%44% |
| All ratings | 9,040 | 56%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,720 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 4,261 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 1,028 | 58%39% |
| Classical | 31 | 52%48% |