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Bird Opening

Bird Opening: Dutch Variation: what to play after d5?

Best move

Nc3-0.29

White to move. The engine's choice is Nc3 (-0.29).

Games played
3.12M
To move
White
Evaluation
-0.29
Depth
25

What else gets played here

Move choices from 3.12M games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.

MoveEvaluationPlayedGamesWhite score
Nc3Engine pick-0.290%00%
b3-0.220%00%
e3-0.220%00%
d3-0.240%00%
g3-0.250%00%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best move for White in the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation?

Nc3 (-0.29). White to move. The engine's choice is Nc3 (-0.29).

How often does this position occur?

This position has been reached 3.12M times in the opening book.