1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 e6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: French Connection
14,650 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 e6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,479 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,913 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,157 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,101 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 14,650 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,649 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 6,217 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 2,671 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 113 | 60%35% |