1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 e5
Chess openings · Old Indian Defense · A54
Old Indian Defense: Ukrainian Variation
8,518 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 e5. White wins 44%, draws 6%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 543 | 49%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,504 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,182 | 44%51% |
| 2000 and up | 3,289 | 42%51% |
| All ratings | 8,518 | 44%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,481 | 46%50% |
| Blitz | 4,794 | 44%50% |
| Rapid | 1,194 | 43%50% |
| Classical | 49 | 45%12%43% |