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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6
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 | 48.5% | 3.5% | 48.0% | 100.0% | ply 4.0 | 1,795 | D |
| 1000 | 49.2% | 3.6% | 47.2% | 38.9% | ply 4.0 | 16,850 | C |
| 1400 | 49.3% | 3.8% | 47.0% | 31.3% | ply 4.0 | 18,771 | C |
| 1800 | 48.6% | 4.7% | 46.7% | 26.9% | ply 4.0 | 57,399 | 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 48.0% for Black across 1,795 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 100.0% include an early material blunder (2 games at 600).
At 1000, the Old Indian Defense scores 47.2% for Black across 16,850 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 38.9% include an early material blunder (18 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Old Indian Defense scores 47.0% for Black across 18,771 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 31.3% include an early material blunder (16 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Old Indian Defense scores 46.7% for Black across 57,399 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 26.9% include an early material blunder (52 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the Old Indian Defense scores 48.0% for Black across 1,795 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 100.0% include an early material blunder (2 games at 600).
At 1000, the Old Indian Defense scores 47.2% for Black across 16,850 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 38.9% include an early material blunder (18 games at 1000).
The Old Indian Defense (A53) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6.