1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e5
Chess openings · Indian Defense · A45
Indian Defense: Maddigan Gambit
4,557 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e5. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 724 | 55%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,213 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,626 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 994 | 54%44% |
| All ratings | 4,557 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,802 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 54%43% |
| Rapid | 853 | 57%38% |
| Classical | 24 | – |