1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 d6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, de Smet Gambit
32,344 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 d6. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,631 | 47%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,080 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,561 | 47%50% |
| 2000 and up | 6,072 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 32,344 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 12,623 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 15,544 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 4,021 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 156 | 44%53% |