1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Keres Attack
8,839 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,533 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,925 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,846 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,535 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 8,839 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,917 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 3,579 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 1,297 | 55%40% |
| Classical | 46 | 59%39% |