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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3
A line for White. 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 | 49.9% | 3.9% | 46.3% | 56.5% | ply 5.0 | 19,079 | C |
| 1000 | 50.4% | 3.5% | 46.1% | 52.6% | ply 5.0 | 80,428 | B |
| 1400 | 50.9% | 3.5% | 45.6% | 43.6% | ply 5.0 | 55,340 | B |
| 1800 | 50.2% | 4.1% | 45.8% | 40.9% | ply 5.0 | 82,579 | 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 Ponziani Opening scores 49.9% for White across 19,079 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 56.5% include an early material blunder (23 games at 600).
At 1000, the Ponziani Opening scores 50.4% for White across 80,428 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 52.6% include an early material blunder (78 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Ponziani Opening scores 50.9% for White across 55,340 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 43.6% include an early material blunder (55 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Ponziani Opening scores 50.2% for White across 82,579 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 40.9% include an early material blunder (105 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Ponziani Opening, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6
0.2% of games at 600, n = 10,4730.3% of games at 1000, n = 40,1960.2% of games at 1400, n = 24,7640.2% of games at 1800, n = 35,106
Questions
At 600, the Ponziani Opening scores 49.9% for White across 19,079 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 56.5% include an early material blunder (23 games at 600).
At 1000, the Ponziani Opening scores 50.4% for White across 80,428 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 52.6% include an early material blunder (78 games at 1000).
The Ponziani Opening (C44) is a line for White. The main line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3.