1. e3
Chess openings · A00
Van't Kruijs Opening
1,429,529 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e3. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 276,327 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 454,579 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 459,021 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 239,602 | 48%48% |
| All ratings | 1,429,529 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 691,961 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 535,461 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 195,057 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 7,050 | 43%52% |