Anderssen's Opening

Anderssen's Opening (A00) starts 1.a3. In 3,107 games between strong players, White wins 42%, 26% are drawn and Black wins 33%; the most played move is 1…d5 (26%).

1.a3

ECO: A00
Games between strong players: 3,107
To move: Black

42%26%33%

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.

Move	Played	Results	Leads to
1…d5	26% (812)	43%25%32%	–
1…e5	23% (704)	42%24%34%	–
1…c5	12% (374)	28%55%17%	–
1…g6	12% (360)	49%39%	–
1…Nf6	11% (337)	42%20%38%	–
1…a6	4% (130)	43%14%43%	–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation 75 games

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