1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D35
Queen's Gambit Declined: Normal Defense
91,471 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,381 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 23,290 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 44,143 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 18,657 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 91,471 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 35,667 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 43,856 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 11,503 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 445 | 45%47% |