1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. d5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Linksspringer Variation
194,541 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. d5. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 34,949 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 60,772 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 68,005 | 47%50% |
| 2000 and up | 30,815 | 45%52% |
| All ratings | 194,541 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 78,038 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 86,909 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 28,674 | 54%42% |
| Classical | 920 | 57%40% |