1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6
Chess openings · C41
Philidor Defense
1,850,671 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 351,398 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 768,793 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 613,460 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 117,020 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 1,850,671 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 402,043 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 982,175 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 449,353 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 17,100 | 53%42% |