1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Philidor Countergambit
17,503 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,648 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,031 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,228 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 2,596 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 17,503 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,446 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 7,922 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 70 | 51%44% |