1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 O-O 7. e3
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Neo-Orthodox Variation · D55
Queen's Gambit Declined: Neo-Orthodox Variation, Main Line
9,796 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 O-O 7. e3. White wins 51%, draws 6%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 120 | 51%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,590 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,078 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,008 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 9,796 | 51%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,786 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 5,647 | 51%43% |
| Rapid | 1,307 | 51%40% |
| Classical | 56 | 45%14%41% |