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1. Nf3 Nf6 2. b3

Chess openings · Zukertort Opening · A05

Zukertort Opening: Nimzo-Larsen Variation

22,530 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. b3. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200490
50%45%
1200–15991,831
49%48%
1600–19996,055
50%45%
2000 and up14,154
51%43%
All ratings22,530
50%44%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet9,677
51%45%
Blitz10,674
50%43%
Rapid2,082
49%44%
Classical97
41%9%49%