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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4
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 | 52.9% | 4.2% | 42.9% | 43.5% | ply 5.0 | 42,445 | C |
| 1000 | 50.8% | 4.0% | 45.2% | 56.7% | ply 5.0 | 211,998 | C |
| 1400 | 50.2% | 4.1% | 45.8% | 47.2% | ply 5.0 | 152,319 | C |
| 1800 | 50.5% | 4.5% | 45.0% | 43.4% | ply 5.0 | 198,254 | 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 42.9% for Black across 42,445 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 43.5% include an early material blunder (69 games at 600).
At 1000, the Philidor Defense scores 45.2% for Black across 211,998 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 56.7% include an early material blunder (356 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Philidor Defense scores 45.8% for Black across 152,319 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 47.2% include an early material blunder (267 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Philidor Defense scores 45.0% for Black across 198,254 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 43.4% include an early material blunder (265 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 Be7
0.0% of games at 600, n = 1,1640.1% of games at 1000, n = 14,5830.2% of games at 1400, n = 20,2280.2% of games at 1800, n = 52,122
Questions
At 600, the Philidor Defense scores 42.9% for Black across 42,445 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 43.5% include an early material blunder (69 games at 600).
At 1000, the Philidor Defense scores 45.2% for Black across 211,998 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 56.7% include an early material blunder (356 games at 1000).
The Philidor Defense (C41) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4.