1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. b3
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B02
Alekhine Defense: Steiner Variation
1,774 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. b3. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 119 | 39%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 452 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 760 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 443 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 1,774 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 630 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 927 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 208 | 40%53% |
| Classical | 9 | – |