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English Opening: Drill Variation

English Opening: Drill Variation (A20) starts 1.c4 e5 2.g3 h5. In 211 games between strong players, White wins 50%, 7% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 3.Nf3 (33%).

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1.c4 e5 2.g3 h5

ECO
A20
Games between strong players
211
To move
White
50%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
3.Nf333% (70)53%37%–
3.h429% (61)48%45%–
3.Bg222% (46)50%46%–
3.h39% (18)44%50%–
3.d44% (8)63%37%–
3.Nc33% (7)43%57%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from English Opening: King's English Variation 1.c4 e5

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