C46

Steinitz Defense, Three Knights

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6. This position is classified under ECO code C46.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C46

Category Volume C

Position (FEN)

r1bqkbnr/pppp1p1p/2n3p1/4p3/4P3/2N2N2/PPPP1PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq - 0 4

Lichess Stats

Across 342 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 44%, and 5% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bc4, played in 34% of games, followed by d4 and Bb5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

50%

44%

White wins 50% Draws 5% Black wins 44%

342 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bc4

117

108

Bb5

Be2

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