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A40

Queen's Pawn Game: Anglo-Slav Opening

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Overview

Chess diagram: Queen's Pawn Game: Anglo-Slav Opening after 2…d6
After 2…d6

Queen's Pawn Game: Anglo-Slav Opening (ECO A40) is a variation of Queen's Pawn Game, reached after 1. d4 c6 2. c4 d6 — 2 moves.

In 2,150,255 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 48.8%, Black 46.7% and 4.5% were drawn. White's most played move here is 3. Nc3, in 69% of those games.

ECO code
A40
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Length
2 moves
Parent
Queen's Pawn Game

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Statistics from Lichess

2,150,255 games · White 48.8% / Draw 4.5% / Black 46.7%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Nc31,478,915
Nf3285,751
e4238,462
e368,433
g329,744
Bf416,802
d58,769
a34,650

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:55:48

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