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Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit, Andreaschek Gambit

Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit, Andreaschek Gambit (B21) starts 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.Nf3 e5 4.c3. In 190 games between strong players, White wins 54%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 34%; the most played move is 4…Nc6 (66%).

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1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.Nf3 e5 4.c3

ECO
B21
Games between strong players
190
To move
Black
54%34%

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
4…Nc666% (126)44%16%40%–
4…dxc325% (48)79%17%–
4…Nf64% (8)63%24%–
4…d54% (7)43%57%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.Nf3

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