Mexican Defense
Mexican Defense (A50) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6. In 1,247 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 3.Nf3 (61%).
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6
- ECO
- A50
- Games between strong players
- 1,247
- 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.Nf3 | 61% (762) | – | |
| 3.Nc3 | 23% (283) | – | |
| 3.d5 | 13% (163) | – | |
| 3.g3 | 1% (13) | – | |
| 3.a3 | 1% (12) | – | |
| 3.e3 | 1% (7) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Indian Defense: Normal Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4
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