Opening · Black defence to 1.e4
St. George Defense
After 1.e4 a6
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39% · 2,567,570 | 52% | 4% | 45% |
| Nf3 | 32% · 2,142,248 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| Bc4 | 11% · 691,830 | 51% | 3% | 46% |
| Nc3 | 5% · 335,647 | 49% | 4% | 47% |
| f4 | 4% · 259,502 | 52% | 3% | 45% |
| d3 | 2% · 142,648 | 49% | 5% | 46% |
| Qf3 | 2% · 107,650 | 51% | 4% | 45% |
| e5 | 1% · 64,712 | 48% | 5% | 47% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%. Black scores 47% from here.
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