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- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Modern Defense A40
- Modern Defense A41
- Averbakh System A42
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Modern Defense: Randspringer Variation
Overview
Modern Defense: Randspringer Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A42), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4 f5.
The line refines Modern Defense: Averbakh System, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A42
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 8
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Statistics from Lichess
67,740 games · White 50.3% / Draw 5.1% / Black 44.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| exf5 | 19,111 | |
| Nf3 | 15,358 | |
| f3 | 12,870 | |
| Bd3 | 8,386 | |
| Be3 | 3,000 | |
| f4 | 2,275 | |
| Bg5 | 1,681 | |
| e5 | 1,522 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:44:57
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