1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 e6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Franco-Nimzowitsch Variation
52,681 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 e6. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 14,140 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 22,611 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,017 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,913 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 52,681 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,704 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 25,531 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 12,083 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 363 | 47%46% |