Tree path 3 levels Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation › Queen's Gambit Declined: Barmen Variation › Queen's Gambit Declined: Knight Defense, Alekhine Gambit
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- Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation D37
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Queen's Gambit Declined: Knight Defense, Alekhine Gambit
Overview
Queen's Gambit Declined: Knight Defense, Alekhine Gambit (ECO D37) is a gambit in Queen's Gambit Declined: Barmen Variation, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 dxc4 — 6 moves.
In 1,879 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 48.7%, Black 45.9% and 5.3% were drawn. White's most played move here is 7. e4, in 51% of those games.
- ECO code
- D37
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Length
- 6 moves
Generated from the data: the Lichess opening list and opening explorer. Know this line well? Write a description — submissions are reviewed before publishing.
Statistics from Lichess
1,879 games · White 48.7% / Draw 5.3% / Black 45.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e4 | 964 | |
| e3 | 841 | |
| a4 | 31 | |
| a3 | 14 | |
| Ne5 | 7 | |
| Qa4 | 6 | |
| Bg3 | 6 | |
| Bxf6 | 4 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:42:22
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