1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B02
Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack
63,968 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,716 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,266 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 28,420 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 18,566 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 63,968 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 27,926 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 29,397 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 6,432 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 213 | 50%45% |