Rat Defense: Balogh Defense
Rat Defense: Balogh Defense (A82) starts 1.e4 d6 2.d4 f5. In 70 games between strong players, White wins 57%, 7% are drawn and Black wins 35%; the most played move is 3.Nc3 (53%).
1.e4 d6 2.d4 f5
- ECO
- A82
- Games between strong players
- 70
- 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.Nc3 | 53% (37) | – | |
| 3.exf5 | 44% (31) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Pirc Defense 1.e4 d6 2.d4
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