1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5
Chess openings · Blackmar-Diemer Gambit · D00
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: von Popiel Gambit
26,871 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,346 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,548 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,680 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 7,297 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 26,871 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,456 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 11,569 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 3,777 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 69 | 46%46% |