1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 g6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Pirc Connection
2,443 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 g6. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 424 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 648 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 842 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 529 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 2,443 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 831 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 1,154 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 444 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 14 | – |