Rat Defense: Harmonist
Rat Defense: Harmonist (B00) starts 1.e4 d6 2.f4. In 283 games between strong players, White wins 52%, 9% are drawn and Black wins 39%; the most played move is 2…Nf6 (51%).
1.e4 d6 2.f4
- ECO
- B00
- Games between strong players
- 283
- To move
- Black
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…Nf6 | 51% (145) | – | |
| 2…e5 | 14% (40) | – | |
| 2…g6 | 12% (35) | – | |
| 2…c5 | 8% (23) | – | |
| 2…d5 | 8% (22) | – | |
| 2…Nd7 | 3% (9) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4
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