E08

Zagoriansky Variation, Catalan

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Rd1 b6 9. a4

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Rd1 b6 9. a4. This position is classified under ECO code E08.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

E08

Category Volume E

Opening Family

Catalan Opening

Position (FEN)

r1bq1rk1/p2nbppp/1pp1pn2/3p4/P1PP4/5NP1/1PQ1PPBP/RNBR2K1 b - - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 44%, Black wins 48%, and 8% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb7, played in 76% of games, followed by Ba6 and Qc7.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

Small sample: 25 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

44%

48%

White wins 44% Draws 8% Black wins 48%

25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb7

Ba6

Qc7

Ne4

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