1. a3 e5 2. Nc3
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation
1,520 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. a3 e5 2. Nc3. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 599 | 46%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 391 | 44%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 301 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 229 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 1,520 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 310 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 714 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 473 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 23 | – |