Polish Opening: Bugayev Attack

Polish Opening: Bugayev Attack (A00) starts 1.b4 e5 2.a3. In 175 games between strong players, White wins 41%, 19% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 2…d5 (65%).

1.b4 e5 2.a3

ECO: A00
Games between strong players: 175
To move: Black

41%19%40%

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% (114)	37%26%37%	–
2…a5	15% (27)	48%48%	–
2…Nf6	11% (20)	55%35%	–
2…d6	4% (7)	29%71%	–
2…g6	2% (4)	50%50%	–

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