1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 g6
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Larsen Variation
6,278 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 g6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 466 | 46%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,067 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,124 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 621 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 6,278 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 979 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 3,699 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 1,528 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 72 | 63%10%28% |