1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation · E18
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation
10,802 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. White wins 50%, draws 7%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 41 | 56%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 353 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,588 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 7,820 | 49%43% |
| All ratings | 10,802 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,435 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 5,637 | 49%43% |
| Rapid | 689 | 45%9%45% |
| Classical | 41 | 39%20%41% |