1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Bd6
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack · C42
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Variation
3,120 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Bd6. White wins 47%, draws 6%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 183 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,450 | 49%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,477 | 44%49% |
| All ratings | 3,120 | 47%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 854 | 46%49% |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 46%47% |
| Rapid | 420 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 23 | – |