1. e4 e5 2. a3
Chess openings · King's Pawn Game · C20
King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening
19,090 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. a3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,604 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,656 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,236 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 594 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 19,090 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,897 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 9,963 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 6,732 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 498 | 46%49% |