1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. d4 e5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Breyer Variation
4,935 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. d4 e5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,867 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,339 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,009 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 720 | 53%44% |
| All ratings | 4,935 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,671 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 1,344 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 58 | 45%53% |