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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1. d4 b5
ECO code: A40
Parent: Queen's pawn opening

1...b5 · Polish defence

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Black prepares their queen's side bishop to be fianchettoed, and Black's pawn on b5 prevents White from playing c4.

However, this allows 2. e4 and White is able to occupy the centre with both pawns.

Theory table

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open game
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
  • Four knights (
    )
  • Italian game (
    )
  • Spanish game (
    )

With other 2nd moves:

2. Other

1. e4 c5
Sicilian defence
2. Nf3 · Open Sicilian
With 2...Nc6:
With 2...d6:
With 2...e6:
With other 2nd moves:
Anti-Sicilians
1. e4 ...other:
Caro-Kann
French
Other


1. d4 d5
Closed game
2. c4
2. Nc3
2. other
1. d4 Nf6
Indian defence
2. c4
With 2...e6:

With 2...g6:

With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox
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