English Defense
English Defense (A40) starts 1.d4 b6. In 2,563 games between strong players, White wins 49%, 10% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 2.e4 (40%).
1.d4 b6
- ECO
- A40
- Games between strong players
- 2,563
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.e4 | 40% (1,035) | – | |
| 2.c4 | 28% (707) | – | |
| 2.Nf3 | 19% (491) | – | |
| 2.Nc3 | 5% (128) | – | |
| 2.Bf4 | 4% (89) | – | |
| 2.e3 | 2% (38) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Queen's Pawn Game 1.d4
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