1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 Bg7 7. Bc4
Chess openings · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation · D86
Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation
3,577 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 Bg7 7. Bc4. White wins 46%, draws 6%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 142 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,580 | 45%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,847 | 45%48% |
| All ratings | 3,577 | 46%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 865 | 46%50% |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 44%49% |
| Rapid | 488 | 48%43% |
| Classical | 17 | – |