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1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. 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 | 52.7% | 3.7% | 43.6% | 0.0% | ply 5.0 | 6,487 | C |
| 1000 | 51.3% | 3.7% | 45.0% | 58.3% | ply 5.0 | 27,855 | D |
| 1400 | 50.8% | 3.2% | 45.9% | 33.3% | ply 5.0 | 15,532 | C |
| 1800 | 50.1% | 4.1% | 45.8% | 50.0% | ply 5.0 | 21,653 | D |
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 Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Advance Variation scores 43.6% for Black across 6,487 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 0.0% include an early material blunder (2 games at 600).
At 1000, the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Advance Variation scores 45.0% for Black across 27,855 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 58.3% include an early material blunder (12 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Advance Variation scores 45.9% for Black across 15,532 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 33.3% include an early material blunder (9 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Advance Variation scores 45.8% for Black across 21,653 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 50.0% include an early material blunder (24 games at 1800).
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