1. e4 Nc6 2. Bb5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation
13,642 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Bb5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,742 | 50%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,881 | 49%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,468 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 551 | 43%51% |
| All ratings | 13,642 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,325 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 7,710 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 3,458 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 149 | 46%47% |