1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation
96,814 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 22,755 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 30,572 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 30,098 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 13,389 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 96,814 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 28,282 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 48,067 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 19,852 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 613 | 59%38% |