1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Stafford Gambit
112,106 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16,247 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 45,786 | 46%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 40,317 | 47%50% |
| 2000 and up | 9,756 | 48%48% |
| All ratings | 112,106 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 29,783 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 55,680 | 47%50% |
| Rapid | 26,003 | 46%51% |
| Classical | 640 | 45%50% |