1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. c3
Chess openings · Bishop's Opening · C23
Bishop's Opening: Philidor Variation
8,833 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. c3. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,417 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,384 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,852 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 180 | 43%54% |
| All ratings | 8,833 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,225 | 53%46% |
| Blitz | 5,228 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 68 | 50%47% |