1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. Bd3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack · C43
Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation
6,502 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. Bd3. White wins 53%, draws 6%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 304 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 717 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,306 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 3,175 | 51%41% |
| All ratings | 6,502 | 53%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,961 | 53%43% |
| Blitz | 3,573 | 52%42% |
| Rapid | 925 | 53%41% |
| Classical | 43 | 74%26% |