Chess Opening

Vienna Game

57 analyzed games in the Vienna Game, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

57 games 29 variations Most played: Vienna Game Max Lange Defense

Results in 57 games

White wins 54% Draws 11% Black wins 35%

Main variations

Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 5 Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 3.Bc4 4 Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 3.Bc4 Nf6 4 Vienna Game Max Lange Paulsen Variation 3...g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 3 Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d3 d6 3 Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit 3...d6 4.Nf3 3 Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 3 Vienna Game Falkbeer Stanley Reversed Spanish Variation 3 Vienna Game Max Lange Vienna Gambit 2 Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit 3...d6 2 Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit 2 Vienna Game Falkbeer Stanley Variation 2 Vienna Game Max Lange Vienna Gambit 3...exf4 1 Vienna Game Max Lange Paulsen Variation 3...Nf6 4.Bg2 1 Vienna Game Max Lange Paulsen Variation 1 Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Qg4 1 Vienna Game Main Line 4.fxe5 Nxe4 5.Nf3 Bc5 1 Vienna Game Frankenstein Dracula Variation 4.Qh5 Nd6 5.Bb3 Nc6 1 Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 3.d4 exd4 4.Qxd4 Nc6 1 Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 3.d4 exd4 4.Qxd4 1 Vienna Game Falkbeer Mieses Variation...5.Bg2 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Nc6 1 Vienna Game Falkbeer Mieses Variation 3...Bc5 4.Bg2 O O 1 Vienna Game Falkbeer Mieses Erben Gambit 1 Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 3.Nf3 d6 4.d4 exd4 5.Nxd4 1 Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 3.Nf3 1 Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 1 Vienna Game 2...d6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 1 Vienna Game 2...d6 3.Bc4 1

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Hikaru 3326
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vovachesss 2996
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MagnusCarlsen 3391
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artin10862 3136
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Kacparov 3116
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MagnusCarlsen 3392
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Hikaru 3337
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d6stronk 2765
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screwdriver2009 2698
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Patricius007 2681
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carlosmartinezt1 882
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