The Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4... Be7 arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 and falls under ECO code D34. With 132,961 Lichess games across all rating levels, it is a specialized opening choice.
History and Notable Players
It arises from the Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4... 6.g3. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Wolfgang Uhlmann (22 games), Mikhail Gurevich (12 games), Ivan Farago (12 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Milan Orsag (40 games), Antonio Frois (29 games), Goran M Todorovic (28 games).
Statistics
Based on 132,699 Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 47.7%
- Black wins: 43.5%
- Draws: 8.7%
The statistics show a roughly balanced opening where both sides have equal chances.
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