1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D35
Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation
139,572 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,857 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 21,021 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 57,754 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 56,940 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 139,572 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 54,689 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 68,391 | 51%43% |
| Rapid | 15,765 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 727 | 52%41% |