Kangaroo Defense
Kangaroo Defense (A40) starts 1.d4 e6 2.c4 Bb4+. In 965 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 3.Bd2 (55%).
1.d4 e6 2.c4 Bb4+
- ECO
- A40
- Games between strong players
- 965
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.Bd2 | 55% (530) | – | |
| 3.Nc3 | 24% (229) | Kangaroo Defense: Keres Defense, Transpositional Variation | |
| 3.Nd2 | 21% (206) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Horwitz Defense 1.d4 e6
Every Kangaroo Defense line
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