Opening · Black defence to 1.e4
Modern Defense
After 1.e4 g6
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42% · 28,596,466 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| Nf3 | 28% · 18,706,881 | 48% | 4% | 47% |
| Bc4 | 9% · 6,375,816 | 49% | 4% | 48% |
| Nc3 | 6% · 4,087,508 | 49% | 4% | 47% |
| f4 | 5% · 3,263,774 | 50% | 4% | 47% |
| d3 | 2% · 1,623,200 | 47% | 5% | 49% |
| e5 | 2% · 1,242,126 | 46% | 4% | 50% |
| Qf3 | 1% · 965,133 | 46% | 4% | 50% |
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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