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1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6
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 | 47.2% | 4.3% | 48.5% | 37.5% | ply 4.3 | 14,672 | B |
| 1000 | 48.2% | 4.1% | 47.7% | 35.6% | ply 4.4 | 77,171 | B |
| 1400 | 48.6% | 3.9% | 47.5% | 22.6% | ply 4.2 | 61,962 | B |
| 1800 | 48.7% | 4.4% | 46.9% | 22.0% | ply 4.4 | 151,940 | 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 Pirc Defense scores 48.5% for Black across 14,672 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 37.5% include an early material blunder (16 games at 600).
At 1000, the Pirc Defense scores 47.7% for Black across 77,171 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 35.6% include an early material blunder (87 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Pirc Defense scores 47.5% for Black across 61,962 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 22.6% include an early material blunder (53 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Pirc Defense scores 46.9% for Black across 151,940 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 22.0% include an early material blunder (159 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Pirc Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6
0.1% of games at 600, n = 6,3370.3% of games at 1000, n = 43,1650.3% of games at 1400, n = 34,3650.4% of games at 1800, n = 78,005
Questions
At 600, the Pirc Defense scores 48.5% for Black across 14,672 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 37.5% include an early material blunder (16 games at 600).
At 1000, the Pirc Defense scores 47.7% for Black across 77,171 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 35.6% include an early material blunder (87 games at 1000).
The Pirc Defense (B00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6.