1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 Bg7 7. Nf3
Chess openings · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation · D85
Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Modern Exchange Variation
18,945 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. Nf3. White wins 46%, draws 7%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 156 | 55%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,413 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,205 | 44%51% |
| 2000 and up | 10,171 | 47%44% |
| All ratings | 18,945 | 46%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,101 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 10,336 | 45%47% |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 44%47% |
| Classical | 91 | 41%52% |