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Opening· 10 plies

Pterodactyl Defense

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO A42), reached after 10 half-moves: 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. e4 Qa5+ 5. Nc3 d6.

Pterodactyl Defense ECO A42
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