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1. Nf3 a6

Chess openings · Zukertort Opening · A04

Zukertort Opening: St. George Defense

7,420 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nf3 a6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200856
48%48%
1200–15991,811
51%45%
1600–19992,171
52%44%
2000 and up2,582
52%43%
All ratings7,420
51%44%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet3,460
51%45%
Blitz3,102
52%43%
Rapid829
50%46%
Classical29–