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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl

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Overview

Chess diagram: Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl after 4…Qa5
After 4…Qa5

Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl (ECO B06) is a variation of Modern Defense, reached after 1. e4 g6 2. Nc3 Bg7 3. f4 c5 4. Nf3 Qa5 — 4 moves.

In 644 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 55.6%, Black 42.5% and 1.9% were drawn. White's most played move here is 5. Bc4, in 57% of those games.

ECO code
B06
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Length
4 moves
Parent
Modern Defense

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Statistics from Lichess

644 games · White 55.6% / Draw 1.9% / Black 42.5%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bc4368
Be272
e568
d344
a320
g316
d416
a410

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:46:51

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