Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Paulsen Variation
Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Paulsen Variation (C60) starts 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7 4.Nc3 g6. In 100 games between strong players, White wins 61%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 25%; the most played move is 5.d4 (89%).
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7 4.Nc3 g6
- ECO
- C60
- Games between strong players
- 100
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.d4 | 89% (89) | – | |
| 5.h4 | 6% (6) | – | |
| 5.a3 | 3% (3) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7
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