Chess Opening

Owen's Defense

65 analyzed games in the Owen's Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

65 games 17 variations Most played: Owens Defense...3.Nc3 e6 4.Nf3 Bb4

Results in 65 games

White wins 45% Draws 3% Black wins 52%

Main variations

Owens Defense...3.Nc3 e6 4.Nf3 Bb4 18 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 3.Nc3 e6 4.Nf3 8 Owens Defense...4.Nf3 Bb4 5.Bd3 Nf6 6 Owens Defense 2.Nc3 Bb7 4 Owens Defense...3.Nc3 e6 4.Nf3 Bb4 5.Bd3 3 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 3.Nc3 e6 3 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 3.Nc3 3 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bd3 e6 4.Nf3 3 Owens Defense...4.Nf3 c5 5.c3 cxd4 6.cxd4 2 Owens Defense...4.Nf3 c5 5.c3 Nf6 6.Nbd2 2 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 3.Nd2 e6 4.Ngf3 2 Owens Defense...5.Bd3 Nf6 6.Qe2 d5 7.exd5 1 Owens Defense...3.Nc3 e6 4.Bd3 Bb4 1 Owens Defense...3.Bd3 e6 4.Nf3 Nf6 1 Owens Defense 2.d4 Bb7 1 Owens Defense 2.d4 1

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