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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6
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 | 55.1% | 4.1% | 40.8% | 50.0% | ply 6.0 | 2,525 | D |
| 1000 | 52.0% | 3.7% | 44.3% | 52.4% | ply 6.0 | 13,198 | D |
| 1400 | 49.6% | 4.0% | 46.4% | 30.0% | ply 6.0 | 10,868 | C |
| 1800 | 46.5% | 4.7% | 48.8% | 27.1% | ply 6.0 | 28,288 | 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 Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense scores 40.8% for Black across 2,525 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 (2 games at 600).
At 1000, the Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense scores 44.3% for Black across 13,198 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 52.4% include an early material blunder (21 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense scores 46.4% for Black across 10,868 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 30.0% include an early material blunder (20 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense scores 48.8% for Black across 28,288 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 27.1% include an early material blunder (48 games at 1800).
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