1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Bf5
Chess openings · Old Indian Defense · A53
Old Indian Defense: Janowski Variation
5,415 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Bf5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 253 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,556 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,618 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 988 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 5,415 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,505 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 2,992 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 877 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 41 | 63%29% |