1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Philidor Defense: Philidor Countergambit · C41
Philidor Defense: Philidor Countergambit, Zukertort Variation
5,395 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5 4. Nc3. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 781 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,361 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,256 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 997 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 5,395 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,361 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 54%42% |
| Rapid | 664 | 58%39% |
| Classical | 25 | – |