1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Be7
Chess openings · Ponziani Opening · C44
Ponziani Opening: Romanishin Variation
2,737 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Be7. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 260 | 55%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 968 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,268 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 241 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 2,737 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 630 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 1,452 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 626 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 29 | – |