1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: French Attack
7,646 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d3. White wins 49%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 849 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,968 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,130 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,699 | 49%43% |
| All ratings | 7,646 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,809 | 47%49% |
| Blitz | 4,029 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 83 | 47%47% |