1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense · E12
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation
13,647 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 201 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,399 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,453 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 6,594 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 13,647 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,869 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 7,216 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 1,493 | 46%48% |
| Classical | 69 | 42%54% |