The Queen's Pawn Game: 1.d4 d6 2.c4... 4.e4 arises after 1.d4 d6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 and falls under ECO code A42. With 4.5 million Lichess games across all rating levels, it is a well-established opening choice.
History and Notable Players
It arises from the Queen's Pawn Game: d6. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Wolfgang Uhlmann (69 games), Miso Cebalo (33 games), Ivan Farago (32 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Miodrag Todorcevic (88 games), Carsten Hoi (47 games), Borislav Ivkov (40 games).
Statistics
Based on 4.5 million Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 49%
- Black wins: 46.2%
- Draws: 4.8%
The statistics show a roughly balanced opening where both sides have equal chances.
Practice on Chessiverse
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