1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Nimzowitsch Attack
10,558 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 7%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 274 | 58%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,010 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,990 | 52%42% |
| 2000 and up | 5,284 | 49%43% |
| All ratings | 10,558 | 51%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,841 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 6,052 | 51%42% |
| Rapid | 1,552 | 50%42% |
| Classical | 113 | 46%15%39% |