1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ 3. Nc3
Chess openings · Kangaroo Defense · A40
Kangaroo Defense: Keres Defense, Transpositional Variation
6,980 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ 3. Nc3. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,051 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,624 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,566 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 739 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 6,980 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,118 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 3,575 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 1,236 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 51 | 39%57% |