Chess openings

Danish Gambit Declined: Sörensen Defense

Danish Gambit Declined: Sörensen Defense (C21) starts 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 d5. In 213 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 4.exd5 (65%).

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1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 d5

ECO
C21
Games between strong players
213
To move
White
45%43%

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.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
4.exd565% (138)46%41%–
4.Qxd430% (64)38%51%–
4.e53% (7)86%14%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Danish Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3

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