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1. d4 d6 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 | 50.8% | 3.7% | 45.4% | 50.0% | ply 3.0 | 3,900 | D |
| 1000 | 50.7% | 3.7% | 45.6% | 34.9% | ply 3.0 | 24,608 | C |
| 1400 | 50.0% | 3.7% | 46.3% | 22.2% | ply 3.0 | 25,626 | B |
| 1800 | 48.3% | 4.5% | 47.2% | 25.9% | ply 3.0 | 73,020 | 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 Old Indian Defense scores 45.4% for Black across 3,900 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 50.0% include an early material blunder (10 games at 600).
At 1000, the Old Indian Defense scores 45.6% for Black across 24,608 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 34.9% include an early material blunder (43 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Old Indian Defense scores 46.3% for Black across 25,626 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 22.2% include an early material blunder (45 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Old Indian Defense scores 47.2% for Black across 73,020 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 25.9% include an early material blunder (116 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the Old Indian Defense scores 45.4% for Black across 3,900 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 50.0% include an early material blunder (10 games at 600).
At 1000, the Old Indian Defense scores 45.6% for Black across 24,608 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 34.9% include an early material blunder (43 games at 1000).
The Old Indian Defense (A41) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 d6 2. c4.