St. George Defense
St. George Defense (B00) starts 1.e4 a6. In 3,685 games between strong players, White wins 35%, 29% are drawn and Black wins 36%; the most played move is 2.d4 (82%).
1.e4 a6
- ECO
- B00
- Games between strong players
- 3,685
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.d4 | 82% (3,015) | – | |
| 2.Nf3 | 6% (213) | – | |
| 2.a4 | 3% (103) | – | |
| 2.c4 | 2% (80) | – | |
| 2.Nc3 | 2% (80) | – | |
| 2.Bc4 | 1% (43) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4
- St. George Defense: Polish Variation 437 games
Every St. George Defense line
- St. George Defense: Polish Variation 437 games
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