1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O
Chess openings · Tarrasch Defense · D34
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation
5,351 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O. White wins 48%, draws 8%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 155 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,021 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,159 | 48%44% |
| All ratings | 5,351 | 48%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,009 | 49%46% |
| Blitz | 2,955 | 47%45% |
| Rapid | 364 | 47%14%39% |
| Classical | 23 | – |