B03

Balogh Variation, Alekhine

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Bc4

Opening moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Bc4. This position is classified under ECO code B03.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B03

Category Volume B

Position (FEN)

rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/3p4/3nP3/2BP4/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQK1NR b KQkq - 1 4

Lichess Stats

Across 498 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 42%, Black wins 53%, and 5% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nb6, played in 72% of games, followed by dxe5 and e6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

42%

53%

White wins 42% Draws 5% Black wins 53%

498 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nb6

360

dxe5

Be6

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