1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O O-O
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack · C42
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Mason Variation
1,367 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O O-O. White wins 51%, draws 8%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 71 | 56%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 636 | 48%44% |
| 2000 and up | 655 | 53%38% |
| All ratings | 1,367 | 51%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 318 | 48%45% |
| Blitz | 821 | 51%42% |
| Rapid | 219 | 55%11%34% |
| Classical | 9 | – |