1. Nc3 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Sicilian Two Knights
4,037 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 216 | 41%57% |
| 1200–1599 | 828 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,666 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 1,327 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 4,037 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,067 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 352 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 10 | – |