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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4
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 | 50.3% | 3.4% | 46.3% | 54.6% | ply 3.0 | 9,061 | D |
| 1000 | 50.3% | 3.4% | 46.3% | 54.2% | ply 3.4 | 88,164 | C |
| 1400 | 49.6% | 3.7% | 46.7% | 47.4% | ply 3.8 | 121,319 | C |
| 1800 | 48.5% | 4.7% | 46.9% | 35.2% | ply 3.9 | 486,110 | 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 Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.3% for Black across 9,061 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 54.6% include an early material blunder (11 games at 600).
At 1000, the Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.3% for Black across 88,164 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 54.2% include an early material blunder (59 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.7% for Black across 121,319 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 47.4% include an early material blunder (76 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.9% for Black across 486,110 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 (256 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Indian Defense: Normal Variation, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6
0.1% of games at 600, n = 2,8360.2% of games at 1000, n = 29,0430.4% of games at 1400, n = 40,8120.7% of games at 1800, n = 150,831
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6
0.0% of games at 600, n = 1,7950.1% of games at 1000, n = 16,8500.2% of games at 1400, n = 18,7710.3% of games at 1800, n = 57,399
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4
0.0% of games at 600, n = 4640.1% of games at 1000, n = 7,8920.1% of games at 1400, n = 13,6890.3% of games at 1800, n = 62,586
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3
0.0% of games at 600, n = 5970.0% of games at 1000, n = 5,9670.1% of games at 1400, n = 8,6040.2% of games at 1800, n = 43,797
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5
0.0% of games at 600, n = 3620.0% of games at 1000, n = 3,5770.1% of games at 1400, n = 7,6890.2% of games at 1800, n = 44,102
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5
0.0% of games at 600, n = 2460.0% of games at 1000, n = 3,3120.1% of games at 1400, n = 5,6920.2% of games at 1800, n = 42,977
Questions
At 600, the Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.3% for Black across 9,061 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 54.6% include an early material blunder (11 games at 600).
At 1000, the Indian Defense: Normal Variation scores 46.3% for Black across 88,164 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 54.2% include an early material blunder (59 games at 1000).
The Indian Defense: Normal Variation (A50) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4.