1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Exchange Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Exchange Variation, Marshall Gambit
12,058 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. Nc3. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,377 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,320 | 46%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,600 | 45%51% |
| 2000 and up | 761 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 12,058 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,253 | 46%50% |
| Blitz | 5,864 | 46%49% |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 51 | 45%53% |