Opening · White system
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
After 1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58% · 4,356,910 | 51% | 3% | 45% |
| f5 | 13% · 950,339 | 54% | 3% | 43% |
| Bf5 | 12% · 883,335 | 53% | 3% | 44% |
| Nc6 | 6% · 422,752 | 49% | 4% | 47% |
| e6 | 4% · 310,126 | 53% | 4% | 43% |
| e5 | 4% · 258,597 | 45% | 5% | 50% |
| e3 | 1% · 65,313 | 58% | 4% | 38% |
| c5 | 1% · 63,488 | 49% | 5% | 47% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%. White scores 53% from here.
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