1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nf3
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Paulsen Attack
19,525 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nf3. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,295 | 51%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,762 | 52%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,382 | 53%42% |
| 2000 and up | 4,086 | 53%42% |
| All ratings | 19,525 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,790 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 7,373 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 52%42% |
| Classical | 74 | 51%9%39% |