1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. O-O h6
Chess openings · Philidor Defense: Lion Variation · C41
Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Lion's Claw, with Bc4 and h6
1,089 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. O-O h6. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 37 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 175 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 387 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 490 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 1,089 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 245 | 42%56% |
| Blitz | 625 | 44%51% |
| Rapid | 208 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 11 | – |