1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 c6 6. O-O d5
Chess openings · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation · D78
Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense
15,086 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 c6 6. O-O d5. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 114 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 672 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,119 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 10,181 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 15,086 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,132 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 7,610 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 1,281 | 51%42% |
| Classical | 63 | 59%10%32% |