Marienbad System
Marienbad System (A47) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 c5. In 151 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 5.O-O (61%).
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 c5
- ECO
- A47
- Games between strong players
- 151
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.O-O | 61% (92) | – | |
| 5.dxc5 | 15% (23) | – | |
| 5.c3 | 11% (17) | – | |
| 5.c4 | 10% (15) | – | |
| 5.e3 | 2% (3) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Pseudo Queen's Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6
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