1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. g3 Be7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Nbd2
Chess openings · Catalan Opening: Closed · E09
Catalan Opening: Closed, Main Line
3,179 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. g3 Be7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Nbd2. White wins 57%, draws 6%, Black wins 37%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 83 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 855 | 59%35% |
| 2000 and up | 2,236 | 57%38% |
| All ratings | 3,179 | 57%37% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,062 | 58%38% |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 58%36% |
| Rapid | 306 | 51%11%38% |
| Classical | 21 | – |