1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bg5
Chess openings · Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation · D91
Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Petrosian System
12,982 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bg5. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 239 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,899 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,523 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 5,321 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 12,982 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,136 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 6,630 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 1,164 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 52 | 40%52% |