Opening · Black defence to 1.d4
Bogo-Indian Defense
After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4+
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bd2 | 55% · 571,819 | 51% | 5% | 44% |
| Nc3 | 36% · 377,288 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| Nbd2 | 9% · 95,032 | 54% | 5% | 41% |
| Nfd2 | 0% · 1,005 | 43% | 5% | 52% |
| Qd2 | 0% · 705 | 9% | 2% | 89% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%. Black scores 47% from here.
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