Opening · Black defence to 1.e4
Philidor Defense
After 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bc4 | 43% · 50,422,613 | 51% | 4% | 44% |
| d4 | 29% · 33,950,276 | 53% | 4% | 43% |
| Nc3 | 12% · 14,427,943 | 50% | 5% | 46% |
| h3 | 5% · 5,627,812 | 51% | 5% | 44% |
| c3 | 4% · 4,321,838 | 52% | 4% | 44% |
| Bb5+ | 3% · 3,145,707 | 48% | 5% | 47% |
| d3 | 2% · 1,919,947 | 47% | 5% | 49% |
| Be2 | 1% · 1,038,925 | 50% | 5% | 46% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%. Black scores 46% from here.
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