1. d4 Nc6 2. d5 Nb8
Chess openings · A40
Montevideo Defense
3,384 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nc6 2. d5 Nb8. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 509 | 54%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,068 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,155 | 47%48% |
| 2000 and up | 652 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 3,384 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,224 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 450 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 23 | – |