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1. e4 e6 2. f4
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 | 45.7% | 4.4% | 49.9% | 58.3% | ply 3.0 | 3,301 | C |
| 1000 | 48.3% | 2.9% | 48.8% | 40.4% | ply 3.0 | 20,089 | C |
| 1400 | 49.3% | 2.9% | 47.8% | 32.0% | ply 3.0 | 27,820 | B |
| 1800 | 48.3% | 3.9% | 47.9% | 39.4% | ply 3.0 | 79,980 | 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 French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 49.9% for Black across 3,301 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 58.3% include an early material blunder (12 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 48.8% for Black across 20,089 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.4% include an early material blunder (52 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 47.8% for Black across 27,820 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 32.0% include an early material blunder (50 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 47.9% for Black across 79,980 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 39.4% include an early material blunder (142 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 49.9% for Black across 3,301 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 58.3% include an early material blunder (12 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation scores 48.8% for Black across 20,089 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.4% include an early material blunder (52 games at 1000).
The French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation (C00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6 2. f4.