1. e4 e5 2. Nf3
Chess openings · C40
King's Knight Opening
303,706 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 121,086 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 117,397 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 56,237 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 8,986 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 303,706 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 57,699 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 137,930 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 103,237 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 4,840 | 53%42% |