1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3
Chess openings · Indian Defense · A46
Indian Defense: Knights Variation
69,179 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,988 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,092 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 21,719 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 26,380 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 69,179 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 29,145 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 30,140 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 9,456 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 438 | 46%50% |