The Ragozin Variation: 1.d4 d5 2.c4... dxc4 arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Nf3 Bb4 5.Bg5 dxc4 and falls under ECO code D39. With 204,950 Lichess games across all rating levels, it is a specialized opening choice.
History and Notable Players
It arises from the Ragozin Variation. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Xiangzhi Bu (7 games), Babu MR Lalith (4 games), Liren Ding (4 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Levon Aronian (14 games), Ventzislav Inkiov (12 games), Mladen Palac (9 games).
Statistics
Based on 204,633 Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 53.3%
- Black wins: 42%
- Draws: 4.8%
The statistics show a roughly balanced opening where both sides have equal chances.
Practice on Chessiverse
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