1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nc4
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Paulsen Attack
4,478 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nc4. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,029 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,093 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,462 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 894 | 52%41% |
| All ratings | 4,478 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 811 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 1,255 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 52 | 48%48% |