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

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. d4 d6
ECO code: C41
Parent: Queen's pawn opening

1...d6

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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 three most popular:

  • 2. e4, Pirc or Modern transposition.
  • 2. c4, allowing 2... e5! Otherwise, heading for various queen's pawn games (e.g. King's Indian defence).
  • 2. Nf3, keeping the options open while controlling the e5 square.

Theory table

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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

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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
1. e4 ...other: