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1. e4 e6 2. 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 | 49.7% | 4.3% | 46.0% | 43.4% | ply 3.0 | 58,759 | C |
| 1000 | 48.1% | 3.8% | 48.2% | 42.4% | ply 3.0 | 266,170 | B |
| 1400 | 47.6% | 4.0% | 48.5% | 36.3% | ply 3.0 | 210,542 | B |
| 1800 | 47.1% | 4.8% | 48.1% | 30.1% | ply 3.0 | 361,148 | 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: Knight Variation scores 46.0% for Black across 58,759 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 43.4% include an early material blunder (106 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Knight Variation scores 48.2% for Black across 266,170 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 42.4% include an early material blunder (436 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense: Knight Variation scores 48.5% for Black across 210,542 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 36.3% include an early material blunder (375 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense: Knight Variation scores 48.1% for Black across 361,148 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 30.1% include an early material blunder (672 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the French Defense: Knight Variation scores 46.0% for Black across 58,759 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 43.4% include an early material blunder (106 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Knight Variation scores 48.2% for Black across 266,170 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 42.4% include an early material blunder (436 games at 1000).
The French Defense: Knight Variation (C00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3.