1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Queen's Gambit Declined · D37
Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation
69,127 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,964 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 12,399 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 30,285 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 23,479 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 69,127 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 26,316 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 34,408 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 8,052 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 351 | 47%46% |