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1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5

Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B02

Alekhine Defense: Normal Variation

53,932 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12006,494
54%44%
1200–159912,582
51%47%
1600–199920,604
49%48%
2000 and up14,252
49%46%
All ratings53,932
50%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet21,338
50%47%
Blitz24,998
49%47%
Rapid7,318
51%45%
Classical278
53%44%