1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3
Chess openings · Grünfeld Defense · D90
Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation
55,889 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,410 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,070 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 23,938 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 22,471 | 48%45% |
| All ratings | 55,889 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 21,514 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 27,854 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 6,260 | 47%47% |
| Classical | 261 | 44%9%47% |