1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B03
Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation
47,581 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 256 | 51%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,224 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 20,239 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 23,862 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 47,581 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 21,703 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 22,896 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 2,857 | 47%46% |
| Classical | 125 | 52%41% |