1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Bd3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Millennium Attack
1,677 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Bd3. White wins 47%, draws 5%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 245 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 481 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 619 | 42%54% |
| 2000 and up | 332 | 52%41% |
| All ratings | 1,677 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 356 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 855 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 450 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 16 | – |