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1. e4 d5 2. Nc3 dxe4 3. Nxe4 e5

Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · B01

Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense

12,443 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. Nc3 dxe4 3. Nxe4 e5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12002,321
49%47%
1200–15992,404
46%51%
1600–19994,278
48%48%
2000 and up3,440
47%49%
All ratings12,443
48%49%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet6,432
47%50%
Blitz4,234
48%48%
Rapid1,721
48%48%
Classical56
57%38%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Steiner GambitC311,599
44%52%