1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 Nf6
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack · C42
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Closed Variation
1,735 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 Nf6. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 148 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 431 | 55%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 701 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 455 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 1,735 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 933 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 608 | 52%42% |
| Rapid | 187 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 7 | – |