1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C43
Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack
105,954 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 19,705 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 33,489 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 36,602 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 16,158 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 105,954 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 39,743 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 46,910 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 18,704 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 597 | 55%41% |