1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3
Chess openings · C46
Three Knights Opening
535,887 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 140,152 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 208,077 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 148,257 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 39,401 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 535,887 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 158,642 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 243,893 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 129,220 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 4,132 | 47%48% |