1. Nf3 e5 2. Nxe5 Nc6 3. Nxc6 dxc6
Chess openings · Zukertort Opening · A04
Zukertort Opening: The Walrus
8,674 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nf3 e5 2. Nxe5 Nc6 3. Nxc6 dxc6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,049 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,776 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,126 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 1,723 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 8,674 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,047 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 3,868 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 757 | 54%42% |
| Classical | 2 | – |