1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation
40,753 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 11,611 | 54%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 15,967 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,288 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 2,887 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 40,753 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,453 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 17,987 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 8,936 | 56%40% |
| Classical | 377 | 56%37% |