1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. Bg5
Chess openings · Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation · D31
Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Variation
1,803 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. Bg5. White wins 57%, draws 3%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 71 | 68%30% |
| 1200–1599 | 386 | 60%38% |
| 1600–1999 | 898 | 56%41% |
| 2000 and up | 448 | 53%42% |
| All ratings | 1,803 | 57%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,160 | 60%37% |
| Blitz | 565 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 76 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 2 | – |