Library/Openings/Modern Defense ECO A41

Opening· 6 plies

Modern Defense

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO A41), reached after 6 half-moves: 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6.

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4.e4 3 lines
4.Nf3 3 lines
- B06 Two Knights Variation +1
4.f4 2 lines
- B06 Gurgenidze Defense
- B06 Pseudo-Austrian Attack
4.Bc4 1 line
- B06 Anti-Modern
4.Bxh6 1 line
- B06 Masur Gambit
4.c3 1 line
- B07 Geller's System
4.d5 1 line
- A40 Beefeater Variation
4.exd5 1 line
- B06 Dunworthy Variation
4.Nc3 1 line
- B27 Pterodactyl Variation