1. d4 g6 2. e4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5
Chess openings · Pterodactyl Defense · B06
Pterodactyl Defense: Eastern, Benoni
5,535 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. e4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 59 | 46%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 524 | 46%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,609 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 3,343 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 5,535 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,944 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 289 | 48%49% |
| Classical | 6 | – |