1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense · E12
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation
6,141 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3 Bb7 5. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 70 | 51%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 400 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,472 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 4,199 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 6,141 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,534 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 3,877 | 51%43% |
| Rapid | 686 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 44 | 45%48% |