Chess openings

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%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 c5

ECO
A47
Games between strong players
151
To move
White
46%41%

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
5.O-O61% (92)48%41%–
5.dxc515% (23)43%44%–
5.c311% (17)47%18%35%–
5.c410% (15)47%46%–
5.e32% (3)67%33%–

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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