1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 f5
Chess openings · Three Knights Opening · C46
Three Knights Opening: Winawer Defense
22,962 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 f5. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,694 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,651 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,066 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,551 | 48%49% |
| All ratings | 22,962 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,823 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 9,235 | 49%48% |
| Rapid | 3,797 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 107 | 49%47% |