1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Bg5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation · D35
Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Positional Variation
66,621 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Bg5. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,841 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,622 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 25,771 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 29,387 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 66,621 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 21,278 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 35,833 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 9,073 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 437 | 51%42% |