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1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 55.9% | 3.3% | 40.8% | 33.3% | ply 5.0 | 1,817 | D |
| 1000 | 52.1% | 3.3% | 44.6% | 48.0% | ply 5.0 | 8,761 | D |
| 1400 | 48.9% | 3.6% | 47.5% | 53.9% | ply 5.0 | 9,138 | C |
| 1800 | 46.4% | 4.2% | 49.4% | 51.7% | ply 5.0 | 37,719 | C |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the Alekhine Defense scores 40.8% for Black across 1,817 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 33.3% include an early material blunder (3 games at 600).
At 1000, the Alekhine Defense scores 44.6% for Black across 8,761 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 48.0% include an early material blunder (25 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Alekhine Defense scores 47.5% for Black across 9,138 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 53.9% include an early material blunder (13 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Alekhine Defense scores 49.4% for Black across 37,719 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 51.7% include an early material blunder (60 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the Alekhine Defense scores 40.8% for Black across 1,817 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 33.3% include an early material blunder (3 games at 600).
At 1000, the Alekhine Defense scores 44.6% for Black across 8,761 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 48.0% include an early material blunder (25 games at 1000).
The Alekhine Defense (B03) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4.