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Opening· 4 plies

Rat Defense: English Rat

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO A41), reached after 4 half-moves: 1. d4 d6 2. c4 e5.

Rat Defense: English Rat ECO A41
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Black rook
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Black bishop
Black queen
Black king
Black bishop
Black knight
Black rook
Black pawn
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White rook
White knight
White bishop
White queen
White king
White bishop
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White rook
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