1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 a6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Woodchuck Variation
2,143 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 a6. White wins 54%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 574 | 52%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 900 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 576 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 93 | 55%40% |
| All ratings | 2,143 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 340 | 57%41% |
| Blitz | 1,026 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 753 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 24 | – |