1. d4 e6 2. e4 d6
Chess openings · Rat Defense · C00
Rat Defense: Small Center Defense
182,362 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 e6 2. e4 d6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 23,496 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 64,153 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 74,863 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 19,850 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 182,362 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 55,692 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 91,689 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 33,713 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 1,268 | 54%41% |