Chess openings

Queen's Gambit Declined

Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) starts 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. In 53,669 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 18% are drawn and Black wins 37%; the most played move is 3.Nc3 (59%).

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1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6

ECO
D30
Games between strong players
53,669
To move
White
46%18%37%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
3.Nc359% (31,377)44%19%37%Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation
3.Nf337% (19,942)48%16%36%–
3.g32% (1,058)48%41%–
3.cxd52% (1,028)43%14%43%–
3.e30% (192)33%15%52%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Queen's Gambit 1.d4 d5 2.c4

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