1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nxe4
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Damiano Variation
65,347 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nxe4. White wins 57%, draws 4%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 34,223 | 60%37% |
| 1200–1599 | 18,385 | 59%38% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,058 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,681 | 45%48% |
| All ratings | 65,347 | 57%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 10,283 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 26,294 | 56%40% |
| Rapid | 27,677 | 60%35% |
| Classical | 1,093 | 62%33% |