Montevideo Defense
Montevideo Defense (A40) starts 1.d4 Nc6 2.d5 Nb8. In 142 games between strong players, White wins 42%, 17% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 3.e4 (69%).
1.d4 Nc6 2.d5 Nb8
- ECO
- A40
- Games between strong players
- 142
- 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.e4 | 69% (98) | – | |
| 3.c4 | 12% (17) | – | |
| 3.Nf3 | 11% (15) | – | |
| 3.f4 | 4% (6) | – | |
| 3.Nc3 | 3% (4) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Mikenas Defense 1.d4 Nc6
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