Owen Defense
Owen Defense (B00) starts 1.e4 b6. In 3,740 games between strong players, White wins 48%, 9% are drawn and Black wins 43%; the most played move is 2.d4 (81%).
1.e4 b6
- ECO
- B00
- Games between strong players
- 3,740
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.d4 | 81% (3,016) | – | |
| 2.Nc3 | 8% (286) | – | |
| 2.Nf3 | 6% (221) | – | |
| 2.d3 | 2% (60) | – | |
| 2.g3 | 1% (38) | – | |
| 2.Bc4 | 1% (32) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4
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