1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 c5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. e4
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense · D41
Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Exchange Variation
4,688 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 c5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. e4. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 55 | 44%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 528 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,786 | 47%48% |
| 2000 and up | 2,319 | 48%44% |
| All ratings | 4,688 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,555 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 2,576 | 48%45% |
| Rapid | 541 | 45%47% |
| Classical | 16 | – |