1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. a4
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack · B02
Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack, Tate Variation
8,427 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. a4. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 189 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,079 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,483 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 3,676 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 8,427 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,972 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 3,782 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 648 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 25 | – |