1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nd3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Karklins-Martinovsky Variation
2,089 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nd3. White wins 47%, draws 6%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 442 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 631 | 46%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 559 | 49%45% |
| 2000 and up | 457 | 49%42% |
| All ratings | 2,089 | 47%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 470 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 1,094 | 47%46% |
| Rapid | 503 | 45%50% |
| Classical | 22 | – |