1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c5 5. Bg5
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense · D40
Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, Pillsbury Variation
18,665 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c5 5. Bg5. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 657 | 53%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,768 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,323 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,917 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 18,665 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,057 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 8,602 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 47%47% |
| Classical | 58 | 53%41% |