1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. f3
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Dougherty Gambit
2,655 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. f3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 475 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 484 | 44%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 422 | 53%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,274 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 2,655 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,543 | 50%45% |
| Blitz | 845 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 257 | 42%54% |
| Classical | 10 | – |