1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. f4
Chess openings · Lion Defense · B07
Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor
8,992 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. f4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 116 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 814 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,207 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 4,855 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 8,992 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,466 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 4,454 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 1,046 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 26 | – |