1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 O-O 6. e3 Nbd7 7. Bd3
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense · D60
Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Botvinnik Variation
4,728 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 O-O 6. e3 Nbd7 7. Bd3. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 63 | 40%59% |
| 1200–1599 | 632 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,347 | 48%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,686 | 48%44% |
| All ratings | 4,728 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,268 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 2,862 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 574 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 24 | – |