1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. f4 dxe5 6. fxe5 Nc6 7. Be3
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense: Four Pawns Attack · B03
Alekhine Defense: Four Pawns Attack, Main Line
5,749 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. f4 dxe5 6. fxe5 Nc6 7. Be3. White wins 45%, draws 5%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 108 | 45%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,983 | 44%52% |
| 2000 and up | 3,648 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 5,749 | 45%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,659 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 3,525 | 43%51% |
| Rapid | 542 | 46%45% |
| Classical | 23 | – |