1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
31,785 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8,740 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,781 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,739 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 3,525 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 31,785 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 10,933 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 13,665 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 6,981 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 206 | 57%41% |