B00

Naselwaus Variation, Owen's Defense

1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bg5

Opening moves: 1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bg5. This position is classified under ECO code B00.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B00

Category Volume B

Position (FEN)

rn1qkbnr/pbpppppp/1p6/6B1/3PP3/8/PPP2PPP/RN1QKBNR b KQkq - 2 3

Lichess Stats

Across 16 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 38%, Black wins 56%, and 6% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bxe4, played in 38% of games, followed by h6 and g6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 16 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

38%

56%

White wins 38% Draws 6% Black wins 56%

16 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bxe4

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