1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 f6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Hammer Gambit
1,815 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 f6. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 275 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 391 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 494 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 655 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 1,815 | 52%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 855 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 726 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 224 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 10 | – |