1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Advance Variation
102,623 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. e5. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 23,119 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 39,920 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 29,544 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 10,040 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 102,623 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 23,004 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 55,418 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 23,544 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 657 | 53%42% |