1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation
215,349 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 40,984 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 74,888 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 73,192 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 26,285 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 215,349 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 60,508 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 111,902 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 41,779 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 1,160 | 53%43% |