Paleface Attack

Paleface Attack (A45) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.f3. In 795 games between strong players, White wins 48%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 44%; the most played move is 2…d5 (65%).

1.d4 Nf6 2.f3

ECO: A45
Games between strong players: 795
To move: Black

48%44%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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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…d5	65% (519)	49%44%	–
2…c5	15% (117)	49%44%	–
2…g6	9% (70)	41%14%45%	–
2…e6	8% (63)	41%48%	–
2…d6	2% (16)	50%19%31%	–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6

Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred 481 games
Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov, Richter Attack 71 games

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