1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3 d5
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation · E18
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Nimzowitsch Line
5,798 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3 d5. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 20 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 200 | 50%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,499 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 4,079 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 5,798 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,694 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 2,758 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 328 | 44%49% |
| Classical | 18 | – |