Chess openings

Lasker Simul Special

Lasker Simul Special (A00) starts 1.g3 h5. In 932 games between strong players, White wins 44%, 7% are drawn and Black wins 48%; the most played move is 2.Bg2 (46%).

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1.g3 h5

ECO
A00
Games between strong players
932
To move
White
44%48%

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.Bg246% (429)45%50%–
2.Nf327% (248)45%48%–
2.h413% (118)53%35%–
2.Nh35% (47)26%19%55%–
2.h35% (46)37%52%–
2.f32% (19)21%74%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Hungarian Opening 1.g3

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