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Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation

Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation (A86) starts 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3. In 513 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 3…g6 (51%).

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1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3

ECO
A86
Games between strong players
513
To move
Black
46%41%

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
3…g651% (261)50%38%–
3…e637% (190)44%43%–
3…d611% (57)32%19%49%–
3…c61% (4)50%50%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Dutch Defense: Normal Variation 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6

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