1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e5 Ng4
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense
2,042 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e5 Ng4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 512 | 52%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 738 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 582 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 210 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 2,042 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 517 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 1,024 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 483 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 18 | – |