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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3

Chess openings · E00

Catalan Opening

85,261 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3. White wins 52%, draws 6%, Black wins 42%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12001,114
53%44%
1200–15996,693
53%44%
1600–199926,295
53%43%
2000 and up51,159
51%42%
All ratings85,261
52%42%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet27,677
52%43%
Blitz47,144
52%42%
Rapid9,934
51%41%
Classical506
53%11%37%

Variations (3)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
ClosedE0639,549
52%42%
Open DefenseE0131,802
51%42%
Closed Variation, Traditional VariationE091,760
53%40%