Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
Overview
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation sits at the top of the Closed & Semi-Closed Games tree, indexed as ECO D34.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
The line arises from 20 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. Nf3 d5 5. cxd5 exd5 6. g3 Nc6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. O-O O-O 9. Bg5 Be6 10. Rc1 c4.
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- ECO code
- D34
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 20
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Statistics from Lichess
3,109 games · White 46.9% / Draw 8.6% / Black 44.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Ne5 | 1,686 | |
| b3 | 687 | |
| Re1 | 335 | |
| e3 | 95 | |
| Bxf6 | 82 | |
| a3 | 71 | |
| h3 | 25 | |
| Bf4 | 22 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:26:46
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