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1. e4 a6

Chess openings · B00

St. George Defense

129,906 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 a6. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120020,769
51%46%
1200–159944,663
50%47%
1600–199945,070
50%47%
2000 and up19,404
48%47%
All ratings129,906
50%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet42,917
49%49%
Blitz61,584
50%46%
Rapid24,526
50%45%
Classical879
52%44%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Polish VariationB006,150
50%46%