1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 e5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Heinola-Deppe Gambit
1,950 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 e5. White wins 54%, draws 4%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 946 | 55%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 455 | 54%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 239 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 310 | 56%40% |
| All ratings | 1,950 | 54%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 478 | 57%41% |
| Blitz | 795 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 649 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 28 | – |