1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Bird Gambit
15,024 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 952 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,069 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,291 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 1,712 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 15,024 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,015 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 8,272 | 55%42% |
| Rapid | 2,672 | 54%42% |
| Classical | 65 | 71%28% |