1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3 Be7
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation · E12
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Marco Defense
1,752 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3 Be7. White wins 53%, draws 5%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 11 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 108 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 451 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,182 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 1,752 | 53%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 506 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 1,065 | 53%41% |
| Rapid | 169 | 54%42% |
| Classical | 12 | – |