1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6
Chess openings · Ponziani Opening · C44
Ponziani Opening: Jaenisch Counterattack
139,647 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 31,825 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 55,124 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 43,907 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 8,791 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 139,647 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 29,583 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 70,205 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 38,296 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 1,563 | 46%49% |