1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 d6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Williams Variation
44,187 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 d6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,994 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 15,156 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,969 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 7,068 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 44,187 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 12,843 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 22,457 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 8,585 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 302 | 53%41% |