1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e3 O-O 6. Rc1
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D54
Queen's Gambit Declined: Neo-Orthodox Variation
11,238 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e3 O-O 6. Rc1. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 140 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,779 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,737 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,582 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 11,238 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,317 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 6,401 | 51%43% |
| Rapid | 1,458 | 50%41% |
| Classical | 62 | 44%15%42% |