1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D31
Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation
142,054 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 12,932 | 55%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 45,431 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 61,130 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 22,561 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 142,054 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 56,905 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 65,683 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 18,789 | 55%41% |
| Classical | 677 | 58%37% |