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1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5

Chess openings · Modern Defense · B06

Modern Defense: Modern Pterodactyl

6,043 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5. White wins 46%, draws 3%, Black wins 51%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120047
60%38%
1200–1599355
46%53%
1600–19991,722
46%51%
2000 and up3,919
46%50%
All ratings6,043
46%51%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet4,057
45%51%
Blitz1,739
47%49%
Rapid239
51%48%
Classical8–