1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B04
Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation
37,868 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,420 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,999 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,646 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 17,803 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 37,868 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 17,430 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 17,419 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 2,896 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 123 | 46%47% |