Ponziani Opening: Jaenisch Counterattack (C44)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.06

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 37.5% Draws: 31.4% Black Wins: 31.1%

Strategic Overview

The Ponziani Opening: Jaenisch Counterattack (ECO code C44) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 c2c3 g8f6
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Ponziani Opening (C44)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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