1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack
20,506 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 571 | 56%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,728 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,253 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 7,954 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 20,506 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,745 | 49%46% |
| Blitz | 11,336 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 3,222 | 53%40% |
| Classical | 203 | 49%42% |