1. e4 d6 2. f4
Chess openings · Rat Defense · B00
Rat Defense: Harmonist
85,999 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d6 2. f4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,846 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 23,388 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 44,840 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 11,925 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 85,999 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 30,639 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 43,995 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 11,029 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 336 | 52%44% |