1. d4 d6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nc6
Chess openings · Rat Defense: English Rat · A41
Rat Defense: English Rat, Lisbon Gambit
12,747 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nc6. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 53%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 576 | 45%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,982 | 44%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,417 | 44%53% |
| 2000 and up | 2,772 | 46%51% |
| All ratings | 12,747 | 45%53% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,364 | 45%53% |
| Blitz | 3,859 | 45%52% |
| Rapid | 512 | 46%51% |
| Classical | 12 | – |