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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd8
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 | 54.2% | 4.4% | 41.5% | 28.1% | ply 6.0 | 14,606 | C |
| 1000 | 52.1% | 4.1% | 43.8% | 48.1% | ply 6.0 | 102,584 | D |
| 1400 | 49.7% | 4.6% | 45.8% | 40.1% | ply 6.0 | 92,354 | C |
| 1800 | 49.5% | 5.4% | 45.1% | 34.9% | ply 6.0 | 162,749 | 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 Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation scores 41.5% for Black across 14,606 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 28.1% include an early material blunder (32 games at 600).
At 1000, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation scores 43.8% for Black across 102,584 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 48.1% include an early material blunder (237 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation scores 45.8% for Black across 92,354 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 40.1% include an early material blunder (197 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation scores 45.1% for Black across 162,749 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 34.9% include an early material blunder (309 games at 1800).
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