1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nf4
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B02
Alekhine Defense: The Squirrel
2,644 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nf4. White wins 59%, draws 3%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 714 | 60%37% |
| 1200–1599 | 900 | 61%38% |
| 1600–1999 | 878 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 152 | 59%38% |
| All ratings | 2,644 | 59%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 594 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 1,323 | 59%38% |
| Rapid | 703 | 61%35% |
| Classical | 24 | – |