1. d4 b6
Chess openings · A40
English Defense
507,380 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 b6. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 43,170 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 148,625 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 221,923 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 93,662 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 507,380 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 240,499 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 215,340 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 50,078 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 1,463 | 52%42% |