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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 51.9% | 4.6% | 43.5% | 52.7% | ply 4.0 | 106,766 | C |
| 1000 | 50.8% | 4.2% | 45.0% | 42.1% | ply 4.0 | 451,204 | C |
| 1400 | 50.3% | 4.2% | 45.5% | 37.7% | ply 4.0 | 326,807 | B |
| 1800 | 50.9% | 4.7% | 44.4% | 33.3% | ply 4.0 | 443,787 | C |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the Philidor Defense scores 43.5% for Black across 106,766 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 52.7% include an early material blunder (74 games at 600).
At 1000, the Philidor Defense scores 45.0% for Black across 451,204 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 42.1% include an early material blunder (273 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Philidor Defense scores 45.5% for Black across 326,807 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 37.7% include an early material blunder (167 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Philidor Defense scores 44.4% for Black across 443,787 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 33.3% include an early material blunder (195 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Philidor Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4
1.0% of games at 600, n = 42,4451.5% of games at 1000, n = 211,9981.4% of games at 1400, n = 152,3190.9% of games at 1800, n = 198,254
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4
0.6% of games at 600, n = 25,0120.9% of games at 1000, n = 121,5860.9% of games at 1400, n = 101,0520.8% of games at 1800, n = 166,111
Questions
At 600, the Philidor Defense scores 43.5% for Black across 106,766 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 52.7% include an early material blunder (74 games at 600).
At 1000, the Philidor Defense scores 45.0% for Black across 451,204 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 42.1% include an early material blunder (273 games at 1000).
The Philidor Defense (C41) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6.