1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Bg4
Chess openings · Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation · D00
Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, Anti-Veresov
6,664 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Bg4. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,011 | 54%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,025 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,837 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 791 | 52%45% |
| All ratings | 6,664 | 52%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,814 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 2,746 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 1,078 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 26 | – |