Chess opening · ECO C20
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack
The King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack starts 1. e4 e5 2. Qh5. It ranks #36 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. e4White pushes the e-pawn two squares to e4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... e5Black pushes the e-pawn two squares to e5, staking a claim in the center.
- 2. Qh5White moves the queen from d1 to h5.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated under 1200, the most popular next move is Nf6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is Nc6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | Nf6 26% | Nc6 25% | d6 16% |
| 1200–1399 | Nc6 36% | d6 22% | Nf6 18% |
| 1400–1599 | Nc6 45% | d6 21% | Qf6 16% |
| 1600–1799 | Nc6 55% | d6 19% | Qf6 14% |
| 1800–1999 | Nc6 66% | d6 15% | Qf6 8% |
| 2000 and up | Nc6 100% | – | – |
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