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1. d4 f5
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 | 51.1% | 4.2% | 44.7% | 43.5% | ply 2.0 | 10,290 | C |
| 1000 | 51.2% | 3.3% | 45.5% | 52.5% | ply 2.0 | 46,979 | D |
| 1400 | 50.1% | 3.4% | 46.4% | 41.1% | ply 2.0 | 47,895 | C |
| 1800 | 49.8% | 4.4% | 45.8% | 40.6% | ply 2.0 | 136,290 | 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 Dutch Defense scores 44.7% for Black across 10,290 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 43.5% include an early material blunder (23 games at 600).
At 1000, the Dutch Defense scores 45.5% for Black across 46,979 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 52.5% include an early material blunder (101 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Dutch Defense scores 46.4% for Black across 47,895 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 41.1% include an early material blunder (90 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Dutch Defense scores 45.8% for Black across 136,290 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 40.6% include an early material blunder (202 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Dutch Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. d4 f5 2. c4
0.0% of games at 600, n = 1,3640.1% of games at 1000, n = 10,9140.1% of games at 1400, n = 14,2280.2% of games at 1800, n = 48,255
Questions
At 600, the Dutch Defense scores 44.7% for Black across 10,290 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 43.5% include an early material blunder (23 games at 600).
At 1000, the Dutch Defense scores 45.5% for Black across 46,979 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 52.5% include an early material blunder (101 games at 1000).
The Dutch Defense (A80) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 f5.