1. d4 e6
Chess openings · A40
Horwitz Defense
1,163,991 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 e6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 144,000 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 359,499 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 458,547 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 201,945 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 1,163,991 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 496,659 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 510,928 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 151,485 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 4,919 | 50%44% |