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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 | 49.0% | 5.1% | 46.0% | 37.5% | ply 4.0 | 11,167 | C |
| 1000 | 48.9% | 4.4% | 46.7% | 57.9% | ply 4.0 | 11,865 | D |
| 1400 | 44.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 80.0% | ply 4.0 | 7,289 | C |
| 1800 | 44.1% | 5.4% | 50.6% | 75.7% | ply 4.0 | 26,411 | 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 Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation scores 46.0% for Black across 11,167 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 37.5% include an early material blunder (8 games at 600).
At 1000, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation scores 46.7% for Black across 11,865 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 57.9% include an early material blunder (19 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation scores 51.0% for Black across 7,289 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 80.0% include an early material blunder (10 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation scores 50.6% for Black across 26,411 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 75.7% include an early material blunder (37 games at 1800).
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