1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D50
Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation
89,563 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,479 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 20,428 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 43,415 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 22,241 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 89,563 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 25,987 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 49,445 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 13,557 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 574 | 52%41% |