1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 c6
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C23
Bishop's Opening: Philidor Counterattack
50,025 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 c6. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13,608 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 19,820 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,096 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,501 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 50,025 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,115 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 28,298 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 15,085 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 527 | 53%43% |