Czech Defense
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6
4. f4+0.76
White is slightly better. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Czech Defense (B07), reached after 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6, Stockfish 18 recommends 4. f4 for White. White is slightly better (+0.76).
Top engine moves
- +0.764. f4 Qa5 5. Bd3 e5 6. Nf3 exd4 7. Nxd4 Qb6 8. Be2 Be7
- +0.534. Nf3 g6 5. h3 Bg7 6. Be2 O-O 7. O-O Qc7 8. a4 Nbd7
- +0.524. a4 Nbd7 5. Nf3 e5 6. a5 Be7 7. Bd3 O-O 8. O-O Re8
All Czech Defense variations (0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Czech Defense?
After 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 4. f4 for White, continuing Qa5 5. Bd3 e5 6. Nf3 exd4 7. Nxd4 Qb6 8. Be2 Be7. White is slightly better (+0.76). The next best moves are 4. Nf3 (+0.53) and 4. a4 (+0.52).
Is the Czech Defense a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at +0.76: white is slightly better. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Czech Defense?
B07. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).