1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Nbd7
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation · D51
Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense
7,703 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Nbd7. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 224 | 56%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,638 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,004 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 1,837 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 7,703 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,473 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 4,522 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 1,617 | 47%47% |
| Classical | 91 | 60%35% |