1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Lion Variation
39,696 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,550 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,653 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 12,903 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 19,590 | 46%49% |
| All ratings | 39,696 | 46%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,770 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 19,456 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 5,163 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 307 | 53%42% |