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1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4 e5

Chess openings · Modern Defense · A41

Modern Defense: Neo-Modern Defense

1,025 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4 e5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200129
48%50%
1200–1599358
51%47%
1600–1999409
45%50%
2000 and up129
47%47%
All ratings1,025
48%49%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet210
47%50%
Blitz557
46%50%
Rapid253
52%44%
Classical5–