Chess openings

Queen's Indian Accelerated

Queen's Indian Accelerated (A50) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 b6. In 1,914 games between strong players, White wins 43%, 13% are drawn and Black wins 45%; the most played move is 3.Nc3 (63%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 b6

ECO
A50
Games between strong players
1,914
To move
White
43%45%

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.Nc363% (1,201)42%45%–
3.Nf318% (350)43%14%43%–
3.f314% (275)44%46%–
3.d51% (23)65%35%–
3.a31% (21)38%52%–
3.g31% (20)50%40%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense: Normal Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4

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