Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...Nf6
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. d4 | 1...d5 | 2. c4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/5n2/3p4/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR |
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[edit] Marshall Defence
A rarely seen opening at the higher levels of chess. Black's knight defends the d5 square, but if white exchanges pawns, it is not too difficult to later gain a tempo by attacking the piece on d5.
[edit] Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d5
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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| Marshall Defence | cxd5 Nxd5 |
Nf3 Bf5 |
Qb3 |
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[edit] References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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