1. d4 g5
Chess openings · Borg Defense · A40
Borg Defense: Borg Gambit
21,433 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,664 | 57%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,138 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,311 | 51%47% |
| 2000 and up | 4,320 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 21,433 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,503 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 8,719 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 3,066 | 58%37% |
| Classical | 145 | 61%30% |