1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation
252,509 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 24,708 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 95,841 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 110,866 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 21,094 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 252,509 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 54,455 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 143,156 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 53,008 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 1,890 | 53%42% |