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1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Ng8

Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B02

Alekhine Defense: Brooklyn Variation

22,888 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Ng8. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12002,507
52%45%
1200–15996,020
53%44%
1600–19998,251
51%46%
2000 and up6,110
47%48%
All ratings22,888
51%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet13,595
49%48%
Blitz7,425
53%43%
Rapid1,811
53%43%
Classical57
54%42%