1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4 Nc6
Chess openings · Modern Defense · A42
Modern Defense: Kotov Variation
15,428 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4 Nc6. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 154 | 47%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,267 | 46%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,913 | 45%51% |
| 2000 and up | 8,094 | 44%51% |
| All ratings | 15,428 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,179 | 44%53% |
| Blitz | 8,281 | 45%50% |
| Rapid | 940 | 46%47% |
| Classical | 28 | – |