1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4 e5 4. Bxc4
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, McDonnell Defense · D20
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, McDonnell Defense, Somov Gambit
2,487 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4 e5 4. Bxc4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 645 | 48%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,007 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 662 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 173 | 46%51% |
| All ratings | 2,487 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 525 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 1,218 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 717 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 27 | – |