1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4 e5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Accepted · D20
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, McDonnell Defense
29,991 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4 e5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,340 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,473 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,382 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,796 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 29,991 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,898 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 16,553 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 8,255 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 285 | 53%41% |