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English Opening: Agincourt Defense

English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13) starts 1.c4 e6. In 20,221 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 16% are drawn and Black wins 39%; the most played move is 2.Nc3 (32%).

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1.c4 e6

ECO
A13
Games between strong players
20,221
To move
White
45%16%39%

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.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2.Nc332% (6,510)44%18%38%–
2.g330% (6,081)45%15%40%–
2.Nf326% (5,311)46%14%40%–
2.d47% (1,368)45%20%35%–
2.e42% (378)46%14%40%French Defense: Steiner Variation
2.e31% (224)40%18%42%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from English Opening 1.c4

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