1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Morphy Gambit
26,977 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,904 | 53%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,744 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 12,920 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,409 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 26,977 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,020 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 15,247 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 5,540 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 170 | 54%42% |