1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4
Chess openings · Modern Defense · A42
Modern Defense: Averbakh System
30,012 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 568 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,391 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,722 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 10,331 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 30,012 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,271 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 15,900 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 2,760 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 81 | 46%51% |