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Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation

Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation (A49) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3. In 4,036 games between strong players, White wins 44%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 3…Bg7 (94%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3

ECO
A49
Games between strong players
4,036
To move
Black
44%14%42%

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…Bg794% (3,787)44%14%42%–
3…d52% (74)35%20%45%–
3…c52% (73)40%18%42%–
3…b61% (52)42%19%39%–
3…d61% (40)50%42%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from East Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6

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