Horwitz Defense
Horwitz Defense (A40) starts 1.d4 e6. In 24,558 games between strong players, White wins 47%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 2.c4 (50%).
1.d4 e6
- ECO
- A40
- Games between strong players
- 24,558
- 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.c4 | 50% (12,242) | – | |
| 2.Nf3 | 24% (5,844) | – | |
| 2.e4 | 12% (3,057) | French Defense: Normal Variation | |
| 2.Bf4 | 6% (1,345) | – | |
| 2.Nc3 | 5% (1,320) | – | |
| 2.g3 | 1% (248) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Queen's Pawn Game 1.d4
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Top players' games in the Horwitz Defense, reviewed
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