1. Nc3 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qh4
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Novosibirsk Variation
2,867 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qh4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 41 | 39%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 143 | 52%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 517 | 50%48% |
| 2000 and up | 2,166 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 2,867 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,169 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 634 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 64 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 0 | – |