1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Bc4
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B03
Alekhine Defense: Balogh Variation
5,825 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Bc4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 527 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,574 | 48%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,189 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,535 | 53%42% |
| All ratings | 5,825 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,581 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 3,268 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 925 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 51 | 49%43% |