1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Bd7
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Philidor Gambit
1,814 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Bd7. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 447 | 53%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 843 | 54%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 467 | 55%44% |
| 2000 and up | 57 | 65%35% |
| All ratings | 1,814 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 745 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 758 | 54%43% |
| Rapid | 291 | 56%40% |
| Classical | 20 | – |