1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nxe4 4. Qe2 Qe7
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense: Damiano Variation · C42
Petrov's Defense: Damiano Variation, Kholmov Gambit
12,136 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nxe4 4. Qe2 Qe7. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,987 | 55%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,525 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,313 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 2,311 | 43%49% |
| All ratings | 12,136 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,038 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 5,598 | 47%47% |
| Rapid | 3,358 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 142 | 47%13%39% |