1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3 d5
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation · E12
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Main Line
1,405 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3 d5. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 37 | 51%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 132 | 55%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 348 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 888 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 1,405 | 48%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 338 | 48%48% |
| Blitz | 843 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 209 | 44%49% |
| Classical | 15 | – |