Chess openings · D79
Neo-Grünfeld Defense
40,850 rated games in September 2026 went into this opening. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 560 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,521 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,727 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 27,042 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 40,850 | 50%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 17,978 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 19,064 | 50%43% |
| Rapid | 3,622 | 51%42% |
| Classical | 186 | 47%11%42% |