Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. a3
Appearance
Mengarini Variation | |
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. a3 | |
Synonym(s): Van Duijn’s Variation |
Mengarini Variation
[edit | edit source]This opening is an interesting variation of the Wing Gambit. The idea is to prepare b4 with a3. The main continuation is 2...Nc6 although many moves are possible.
Theory table
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1.e4 c5 2.a3
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... Nc6 |
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... d5 |
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... e6 |
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... g6 |
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... d6 |
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... e5 |
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References
[edit | edit source]- Challenging the Sicilian with 2.a3!?. 2004. Alexei Bezgodov. ISBN 954-8782-375.
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox