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1. d4 e5
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 | 51.3% | 5.0% | 43.7% | 44.5% | ply 2.7 | 83,695 | C |
| 1000 | 49.2% | 3.4% | 47.3% | 45.0% | ply 2.9 | 268,668 | B |
| 1400 | 48.6% | 3.4% | 48.1% | 35.2% | ply 2.8 | 205,528 | B |
| 1800 | 49.1% | 3.8% | 47.1% | 35.5% | ply 2.9 | 327,688 | 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 Englund Gambit scores 43.7% for Black across 83,695 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 44.5% include an early material blunder (128 games at 600).
At 1000, the Englund Gambit scores 47.3% for Black across 268,668 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 45.0% include an early material blunder (358 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Englund Gambit scores 48.1% for Black across 205,528 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 35.2% include an early material blunder (264 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Englund Gambit scores 47.1% for Black across 327,688 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 35.5% include an early material blunder (363 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Englund Gambit, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. d4 e5 2. e3
0.4% of games at 600, n = 18,5040.3% of games at 1000, n = 42,0810.2% of games at 1400, n = 23,9700.2% of games at 1800, n = 34,979
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 d6
0.2% of games at 600, n = 6,5190.3% of games at 1000, n = 35,4310.3% of games at 1400, n = 34,5420.3% of games at 1800, n = 71,110
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7
0.1% of games at 600, n = 3,5330.2% of games at 1000, n = 30,8340.3% of games at 1400, n = 30,5190.2% of games at 1800, n = 48,463
Questions
At 600, the Englund Gambit scores 43.7% for Black across 83,695 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 44.5% include an early material blunder (128 games at 600).
At 1000, the Englund Gambit scores 47.3% for Black across 268,668 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 45.0% include an early material blunder (358 games at 1000).
The Englund Gambit (A40) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 e5.