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1. Nc3 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4

Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00

Van Geet Opening: Napoleon Attack

9,152 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12002,653
47%48%
1200–15992,774
53%43%
1600–19992,205
54%41%
2000 and up1,520
55%41%
All ratings9,152
52%44%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet2,440
53%44%
Blitz3,872
54%41%
Rapid2,760
49%46%
Classical80
44%51%