1. d4 Nf6 2. f3 d5 3. e4
Chess openings · Indian Defense · A45
Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred
3,758 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. f3 d5 3. e4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,337 | 44%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 979 | 48%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,073 | 48%50% |
| 2000 and up | 369 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 3,758 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,474 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 1,496 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 745 | 42%54% |
| Classical | 43 | 44%53% |