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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5
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 | 56.5% | 4.5% | 39.0% | 58.3% | ply 5.0 | 40,743 | D |
| 1000 | 52.3% | 3.4% | 44.3% | 51.4% | ply 5.0 | 86,607 | D |
| 1400 | 49.3% | 3.6% | 47.2% | 70.6% | ply 5.0 | 52,195 | D |
| 1800 | 49.6% | 4.6% | 45.8% | 42.9% | ply 5.0 | 82,952 | 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 Petrov's Defense scores 39.0% for Black across 40,743 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 58.3% include an early material blunder (12 games at 600).
At 1000, the Petrov's Defense scores 44.3% for Black across 86,607 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 51.4% include an early material blunder (37 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Petrov's Defense scores 47.2% for Black across 52,195 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 70.6% include an early material blunder (17 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Petrov's Defense scores 45.8% for Black across 82,952 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 42.9% include an early material blunder (21 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Petrov's Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6
0.1% of games at 600, n = 4,3710.2% of games at 1000, n = 25,7740.2% of games at 1400, n = 21,8470.2% of games at 1800, n = 33,185
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nxe4
0.5% of games at 600, n = 23,0580.2% of games at 1000, n = 24,2550.1% of games at 1400, n = 7,3620.0% of games at 1800, n = 8,116
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6
0.1% of games at 600, n = 4,2710.1% of games at 1000, n = 12,7010.1% of games at 1400, n = 10,8410.1% of games at 1800, n = 28,143
Questions
At 600, the Petrov's Defense scores 39.0% for Black across 40,743 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 58.3% include an early material blunder (12 games at 600).
At 1000, the Petrov's Defense scores 44.3% for Black across 86,607 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 51.4% include an early material blunder (37 games at 1000).
The Petrov's Defense (C42) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5.