Chess opening · ECO C20
King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation
The King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation starts 1. e4 e5 2. d3. It ranks #59 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. e4White pushes the e-pawn two squares to e4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... e5Black pushes the e-pawn two squares to e5, staking a claim in the center.
- 2. d3White advances the d-pawn to d3.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated under 1200, the most popular next move is Nf6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is Nc6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | Nf6 24% | Nc6 19% | d6 14% |
| 1200–1399 | Nc6 24% | Nf6 20% | d6 16% |
| 1400–1599 | Nc6 26% | Nf6 22% | d6 14% |
| 1600–1799 | Nc6 29% | Nf6 23% | Bc5 16% |
| 1800–1999 | Nc6 29% | Nf6 27% | Bc5 14% |
| 2000 and up | Nc6 44% | Nf6 26% | d5 16% |
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