Vulture Defense
Vulture Defense (A56) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 Ne4. In 103 games between strong players, White wins 55%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 37%; the most played move is 4.f3 (33%).
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 Ne4
- ECO
- A56
- Games between strong players
- 103
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.f3 | 33% (34) | – | |
| 4.Qc2 | 32% (33) | – | |
| 4.Nd2 | 16% (16) | – | |
| 4.Nf3 | 8% (8) | – | |
| 4.Qd3 | 7% (7) | – | |
| 4.Nc3 | 4% (4) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Benoni Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5
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