Polish Defense A40
Family: Polish Defense
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The Polish Defense is catalogued under the ECO code A40. Its main line runs 1. d4 b5.
After 2 half-moves the diagrammed position is reached and it is White to move. Material is balanced.
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1. d4 b5
- Position after 2 half-moves — White to move.
- Material is balanced.
- Family “Polish Defense” contains 2 recorded variation(s) here.
Variations of this family
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Defense: Spassky Gambit Accepted | A40 | 5 plies |