1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Bc4
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Hector Gambit
1,555 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Bc4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 357 | 46%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 367 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 401 | 47%52% |
| 2000 and up | 430 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 1,555 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 736 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 554 | 46%51% |
| Rapid | 259 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 6 | – |