1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3
Chess openings · Queen's Indian Defense · E12
Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation
1,323 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. a3. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 11 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 72 | 58%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 302 | 51%42% |
| 2000 and up | 938 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 1,323 | 48%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 205 | 47%49% |
| Blitz | 911 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 192 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 15 | – |