1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 f5
Chess openings · Modern Defense · A40
Modern Defense: Beefeater Variation
1,506 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 f5. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 13 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 293 | 44%51% |
| 2000 and up | 1,199 | 45%51% |
| All ratings | 1,506 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 579 | 42%54% |
| Blitz | 860 | 46%49% |
| Rapid | 64 | 48%50% |
| Classical | 3 | – |