Semi-Open · a defense for Black

Rat Defense: Spike Attack

3/3
1.e4d62.g4
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Rat Defense: Spike Attack8.3k games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
37%3.1k56%
19%1.6k54%
12%95754%
6.8%56755%
4.7%39054%
3.7%30750%
3.5%29052%
3.4%28757%
3%25151%
1.9%16258%
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
B00
Line
1. e4 d6 2. g4
Aggressive
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