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Modern Defense: Three Pawns Attack

Modern Defense: Three Pawns Attack (B06) starts 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.f4. In 365 games between strong players, White wins 41%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 46%; the most played move is 3…d6 (37%).

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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.f4

ECO
B06
Games between strong players
365
To move
Black
41%46%

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
3…d637% (136)43%15%42%–
3…d527% (100)39%50%–
3…c515% (55)36%22%42%–
3…c610% (37)54%35%–
3…e66% (21)33%67%–
3…a63% (12)33%67%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Modern Defense 1.e4 g6

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