Czech Defense
Czech Defense (B07) starts 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6. In 2,583 games between strong players, White wins 47%, 9% are drawn and Black wins 44%; the most played move is 4.f4 (36%).
1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6
- ECO
- B07
- Games between strong players
- 2,583
- To move
- White
White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.f4 | 36% (928) | – | |
| 4.Nf3 | 23% (582) | – | |
| 4.a4 | 13% (334) | – | |
| 4.Be3 | 8% (202) | – | |
| 4.f3 | 5% (135) | – | |
| 4.Bg5 | 4% (92) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Pirc Defense 1.e4 d6 2.d4
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