1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bg5
Chess openings · Queen's Pawn Game · A46
Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov Attack, Classical Defense
36,140 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bg5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,742 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 12,090 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,715 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 5,593 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 36,140 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,014 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 16,905 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 5,056 | 46%48% |
| Classical | 165 | 42%53% |