Chess Opening

Tarrasch Defense

7 analyzed games in the Tarrasch Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

7 games 6 variations Most played: Tarrasch Defense 4.e3 Nc6

Results in 7 games

White wins 71% Draws 14% Black wins 14%

Main variations

Tarrasch Defense 4.e3 Nc6 2 Tarrasch Defense Two Knights Variation 5...Nc6 6.e3 1 Tarrasch Defense Two Knights Rubinstein Prague Reti Variation 10...Be7 11.Be3 Bg4 1 Tarrasch Defense Symmetrical Variation 1 Tarrasch Defense Schara Gambit 5.Qa4 Bd7 6.Qxd4 exd5 1 Tarrasch Defense 4.Nf3 Nc6 1

Notable games

Hikaru 3402
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DanylaBagrov 2765
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AryanTari 3091
1–0 2026·06·09
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BlueJay1225 774
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carlosmartinezt1 743
1–0 2024·01·07
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RobertoDess 992
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carlosmartinezt1 869
½–½ 2024·01·02
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veranalises 629
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carlosmartinezt1 621
0–1 2023·12·26
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smallcapaltcoins 585
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carlosmartinezt1 621
1–0 2023·12·16
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Aliralireza 1197
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carlosmartinezt1 1125
1–0 2023·05·12
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