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King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation

King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (C20) starts 1.e4 e5 2.d3. In 660 games between strong players, White wins 38%, 21% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 2…Nc6 (50%).

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1.e4 e5 2.d3

ECO
C20
Games between strong players
660
To move
Black
38%21%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
2…Nc650% (327)32%24%44%–
2…Nf631% (206)42%18%40%–
2…d510% (64)44%20%36%–
2…Bc54% (29)52%14%34%–
2…f51% (9)89%–
2…d61% (8)75%25%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4

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