Opening · Black defence to 1.e4
Alekhine Defense
After 1.e4 Nf6
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43% · 14,344,541 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| Nc3 | 35% · 11,572,720 | 49% | 4% | 46% |
| Nf3 | 7% · 2,328,870 | 45% | 4% | 51% |
| d3 | 7% · 2,281,218 | 47% | 5% | 48% |
| Bc4 | 3% · 1,010,936 | 47% | 4% | 50% |
| Qf3 | 2% · 570,000 | 49% | 4% | 47% |
| d4 | 1% · 427,843 | 45% | 4% | 52% |
| f3 | 1% · 373,819 | 44% | 5% | 51% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%. Black scores 49% from here.
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