1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Bc5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Bielefelder Gambit
1,775 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Bc5. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 167 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 525 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 743 | 51%47% |
| 2000 and up | 340 | 48%50% |
| All ratings | 1,775 | 51%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 747 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 814 | 50%48% |
| Rapid | 208 | 55%42% |
| Classical | 6 | – |