1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3
Chess openings · Petrov's Defense · C42
Petrov's Defense: Three Knights Game
294,601 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 82,633 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 111,766 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 80,329 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 19,873 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 294,601 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 72,906 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 141,139 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 77,724 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 2,832 | 53%42% |