1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. Nc3 d5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D31
Queen's Gambit Declined: Alapin Variation
2,819 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. Nc3 d5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 218 | 56%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 774 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,364 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 463 | 53%44% |
| All ratings | 2,819 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 738 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 1,552 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 511 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 18 | – |