1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4 d6 4. Be3 Nf6 5. f3
Chess openings · Modern Defense · A42
Modern Defense: Averbakh Variation, Pseudo-Sämisch
1,244 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4 d6 4. Be3 Nf6 5. f3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 30 | 47%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 126 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 626 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 462 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 1,244 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 444 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 672 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 113 | 51%42% |
| Classical | 15 | – |