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Indian Defense: Accelerated London System

Indian Defense: Accelerated London System (A45) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4. In 13,418 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 2…d5 (25%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4

ECO
A45
Games between strong players
13,418
To move
Black
45%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
2…d525% (3,398)42%16%42%–
2…g623% (3,029)46%41%–
2…e620% (2,735)45%43%–
2…c516% (2,095)46%43%–
2…d69% (1,165)45%46%–
2…b64% (597)43%44%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6

Top players' games in the Indian Defense: Accelerated London System, reviewed

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