1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 cxd4 8. Nxd4 Bc5
Chess openings · Tarrasch Defense · D33
Tarrasch Defense: Dubov Tarrasch
1,631 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 cxd4 8. Nxd4 Bc5. White wins 47%, draws 8%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 32 | 56%38% |
| 1600–1999 | 292 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,304 | 46%46% |
| All ratings | 1,631 | 47%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 595 | 47%48% |
| Blitz | 890 | 47%9%44% |
| Rapid | 142 | 44%47% |
| Classical | 4 | – |