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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. a3

Mengarini Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. a3
Synonym(s): Van Duijn’s Variation

Mengarini Variation

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

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

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v · t · e
Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox