1. d4 d6 2. c4 e5
Chess openings · Rat Defense · A41
Rat Defense: English Rat
58,286 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d6 2. c4 e5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,046 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 12,564 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 22,669 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 18,007 | 46%48% |
| All ratings | 58,286 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 31,058 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 22,701 | 46%48% |
| Rapid | 4,399 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 128 | 54%11%35% |