1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Ng6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Main Line
4,302 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Ng6. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 233 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 361 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,565 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 2,143 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 4,302 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,034 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 321 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 12 | – |