1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Nc6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Riemann Defense
7,931 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Nc6. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 703 | 48%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,387 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,062 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 2,779 | 54%43% |
| All ratings | 7,931 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,496 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 2,805 | 54%43% |
| Rapid | 610 | 50%47% |
| Classical | 20 | – |