1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6
Chess openings · Three Knights Opening · C46
Three Knights Opening: Steinitz Defense
7,355 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,375 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,437 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,440 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,103 | 48%45% |
| All ratings | 7,355 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,678 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 3,545 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 82 | 61%34% |