1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Qe2
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Cozio Attack
19,220 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Qe2. White wins 49%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,768 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 7,666 | 49%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,898 | 47%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,888 | 48%9%42% |
| All ratings | 19,220 | 49%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,070 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 9,487 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 5,394 | 49%44% |
| Classical | 269 | 49%10%41% |