1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6
Chess openings · King's Knight Opening · C44
King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation
166,877 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 56,925 | 44%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 67,251 | 46%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 36,583 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 6,118 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 166,877 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 34,040 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 78,312 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 52,136 | 43%52% |
| Classical | 2,389 | 43%51% |