Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d6

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) rnbqkbnr/ppp1pppp/3p4/8/3P4/8/PPP1PPPP/RNBQKBNR w
Moves: 1. d4 d6

Universal

1...d6

As with many of Black's off-beat 1st move alternatives, this move does not hold independent status as it usually transposes into other mainstream openings. It is certainly not a bad move on Black's part, but it does allow white to transpose into the Pirc or Modern defence by playing 2. e4, so black must enjoy playing these defences or should shy from this move.

White's options are many. Here are the 2 most popular:

• 2. e4 - Pirc or Modern transposition
• 2. c4 - Heading for various queen's pawn games (e.g. KID, OID)

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1. d4 d6

	2	3	4	5	6
	e4 ...	See	1. e4	d6	2. d4	=
	c4 e5	Nf3 e4	Ng5 f5	Nc3 c6	Nh3 Nf6	=
Wade Defence	Nf3 Bg4	c4 Nd7	e4 Bxf3	Qxf3 g6	Nc3 Bg7	=

References

• Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.

External links

• 365Chess. 1. d4 d6
• chessgames. 1. d4 d6