Openings/Modern Defense
Modern Defense: Semi-Averbakh Variation, Pterodactyl Variation A04
1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. e4 Qa5+
103 tournament games from this position · White wins 40%, draws 31%, Black wins 29%
Moves
| Move | Games | White · Draw · Black | Elo | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 78 | 40% 33% 27% | 2343 | 2026 |
| Bd2 | 25 | 40% 24% 36% | 2266 | 2025 |
Top games
| Kamsky, G2741–Morozevich, A2758 | 1-0 | Renova FIDE GP Zug | 2013 |
| Jakovenko, D2713–Kokarev, Dm2639 | 1-0 | 66th ch-RUS HL | 2013 |
| Artemiev, V2703–Zvjaginsev, V2644 | ½-½ | Kurnosov Mem Rapid 2018 | 2018 |
| Pantsulaia, L2573–Khismatullin, D2682 | 1-0 | Nakhchivan Open 2014 | 2014 |
| Iturrizaga, E2635–Markowski, T2537 | 0-1 | 3rd Irena Warakomska Mem | 2019 |
| Kreisl, R2448–Malakhov, V2698 | 0-1 | 32nd ECC Open 2016 | 2016 |
| Trjapishko, A2500–Zvjaginsev, V2643 | 0-1 | ch-RUS Blitz 2017 | 2017 |
| Kovalyov, A2617–Perelshteyn, E2499 | 1-0 | 12th Foxwoods Open 2014 | 2014 |
| Hammer, J2611–Lie, K2506 | 1-0 | ch-NOR 2024 | 2024 |
| Czarnota, P2545–Cyborowski, L2560 | ½-½ | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2012 | 2012 |
Modern Defense variations
Modern DefenseB06Fianchetto GambitB06Modern DefenseB06Norwegian DefenseB06Lizard Defense, Pirc-Diemer GambitA40Three Pawns AttackB06Bishop AttackB06Standard LineB06Westermann GambitB06Wind GambitB06Neo-Modern DefenseA41Modern DefenseA41Bishop Attack, Bücker GambitB06Lizard Defense, Mittenberger GambitB06Modern PterodactylB06Mongredien Defense, with Nc3B06Mongredien Defense, with Nf3B06Standard DefenseB06Averbakh SystemA42Pseudo-Austrian AttackB06Geller's SystemB07Two Knights VariationB06Randspringer VariationA42Semi-Averbakh Variation, Polish VariationA04