Tarrasch Defense (D32)

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Openings Directory / Tarrasch Defense

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.09

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.7% Draws: 27.3% Black Wins: 31.0%

Strategic Overview

The Tarrasch Defense (ECO code D32) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5
UCI Move Path
d2d4 d7d5 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 c7c5
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