1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. f4
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B03
Alekhine Defense: Four Pawns Attack
36,537 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. f4. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 197 | 52%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,811 | 48%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 16,753 | 45%52% |
| 2000 and up | 16,776 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 36,537 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,692 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 18,986 | 44%52% |
| Rapid | 2,732 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 127 | 45%49% |