1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5 Ne5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit
3,434 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5 Ne5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 214 | 57%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 623 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,367 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 1,230 | 49%48% |
| All ratings | 3,434 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,458 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 1,589 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 377 | 54%40% |
| Classical | 10 | – |