1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Bc4
Chess openings · Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation · C41
Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Klein Variation
11,599 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Bc4. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,608 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,893 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,419 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 679 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 11,599 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,294 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 5,646 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 2,566 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 93 | 57%37% |