Chess openings / Indian Defense
Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred
Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred (A45) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.f3 d5 3.e4. In 481 games between strong players, White wins 51%, 7% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 3…dxe4 (90%).
1.d4 Nf6 2.f3 d5 3.e4
- ECO
- A45
- Games between strong players
- 481
- To move
- Black
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3…dxe4 | 90% (431) | – | |
| 3…e6 | 5% (26) | – | |
| 3…c5 | 4% (21) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Paleface Attack 1.d4 Nf6 2.f3
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