1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6
Chess openings · C42
Petrov's Defense
1,090,926 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 297,320 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 397,870 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 306,660 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 89,076 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 1,090,926 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 270,434 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 514,795 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 295,107 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 10,590 | 52%43% |