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1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nf3
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 | 49.9% | 4.3% | 45.8% | 0.0% | ply 7.0 | 3,985 | B |
| 1000 | 49.3% | 4.1% | 46.6% | 30.8% | ply 7.0 | 51,341 | B |
| 1400 | 48.5% | 4.4% | 47.1% | 31.4% | ply 7.0 | 70,863 | B |
| 1800 | 46.6% | 5.6% | 47.8% | 35.8% | ply 7.0 | 206,307 | 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 French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 45.8% for Black across 3,985 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 0.0% include an early material blunder (1 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 46.6% for Black across 51,341 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 30.8% include an early material blunder (26 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 47.1% for Black across 70,863 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 31.4% include an early material blunder (35 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 47.8% for Black across 206,307 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 35.8% include an early material blunder (120 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 45.8% for Black across 3,985 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 0.0% include an early material blunder (1 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Exchange Variation scores 46.6% for Black across 51,341 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 4 on average, and 30.8% include an early material blunder (26 games at 1000).
The French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nf3.