English Defense A40
A — Flank openings · Family: English Defense · basic reference page
1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6
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- Position after 4 half-moves — White to move.
- Material is balanced.
- Family “English Defense” contains 7 recorded variation(s) here.
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Variations of this family
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| English Defense | A40 | 2 plies |
| English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit | A40 | 6 plies |
| English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted | A40 | 10 plies |
| English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Declined | A40 | 9 plies |
| English Defense: Perrin Variation | A40 | 8 plies |
| English Defense: Poli Gambit | A40 | 10 plies |
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