1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. e4 e5 5. Nf3
Chess openings · Old Indian Defense · A55
Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation
4,943 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. e4 e5 5. Nf3. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 51 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 228 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,305 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 3,359 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 4,943 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,657 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 2,784 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 480 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 22 | – |