1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bc4
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Italian Variation
239,603 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bc4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 75,228 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 93,768 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 60,808 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 9,799 | 45%51% |
| All ratings | 239,603 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 55,892 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 111,497 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 69,981 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 2,233 | 52%45% |