1. Nf3 f6
Chess openings · Zukertort Opening · A04
Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense
16,672 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nf3 f6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,341 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,957 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,290 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 3,084 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 16,672 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,001 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 7,217 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 3,290 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 164 | 51%45% |