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Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack

Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (A45) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.g3. In 1,448 games between strong players, White wins 40%, 25% are drawn and Black wins 35%; the most played move is 2…d5 (39%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.g3

ECO
A45
Games between strong players
1,448
To move
Black
40%25%35%

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…d539% (563)31%38%31%–
2…g622% (314)51%16%33%–
2…e618% (258)48%20%32%–
2…c517% (252)40%16%44%–
2…d61% (19)47%48%–
2…h51% (15)53%47%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6

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