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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5
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 | 51.4% | 3.2% | 45.5% | 26.9% | ply 6.0 | 11,808 | C |
| 1000 | 49.5% | 3.2% | 47.3% | 44.0% | ply 6.0 | 96,635 | C |
| 1400 | 47.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 33.3% | ply 6.0 | 87,418 | B |
| 1800 | 47.1% | 4.3% | 48.6% | 35.6% | ply 6.0 | 160,509 | B |
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 Scandinavian Defense: Main Line scores 45.5% for Black across 11,808 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 26.9% include an early material blunder (26 games at 600).
At 1000, the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line scores 47.3% for Black across 96,635 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 44.0% include an early material blunder (166 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line scores 48.4% for Black across 87,418 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 33.3% include an early material blunder (150 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line scores 48.6% for Black across 160,509 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 35.6% include an early material blunder (264 games at 1800).
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