1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nd5 Nf6
Chess openings · Three Knights Opening · C46
Three Knights Opening: Schlechter Variation
2,942 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nd5 Nf6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,009 | 48%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,322 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 494 | 47%47% |
| 2000 and up | 117 | 49%50% |
| All ratings | 2,942 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 365 | 55%44% |
| Blitz | 1,454 | 45%50% |
| Rapid | 1,080 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 43 | 49%51% |