1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 f5
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Lopez Countergambit
21,738 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 f5. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,700 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,044 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,285 | 49%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,709 | 51%46% |
| All ratings | 21,738 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,637 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 11,456 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 3,550 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 95 | 58%36% |