Opening · Black defence to 1.e4
Sicilian Defense
After 1.e4 c5
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52% · 217,072,810 | 48% | 4% | 48% |
| Bc4 | 13% · 51,963,498 | 46% | 4% | 51% |
| d4 | 8% · 33,395,646 | 48% | 4% | 48% |
| Nc3 | 8% · 31,670,326 | 48% | 4% | 48% |
| c3 | 5% · 21,528,706 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| f4 | 5% · 21,270,966 | 48% | 3% | 48% |
| d3 | 2% · 10,113,207 | 46% | 4% | 50% |
| c4 | 2% · 6,628,525 | 45% | 4% | 50% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%. Black scores 50% from here.
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