1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Be7 4. c3
Chess openings · Philidor Defense · C41
Philidor Defense: Steinitz Variation
17,050 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Be7 4. c3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 753 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,722 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,830 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 1,745 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 17,050 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,218 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 10,028 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 3,718 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 86 | 50%44% |