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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. a3/2...Nc6

Mengarini Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. a3 Nc6
Parent: Sicilian Defense

Mengarini Variation

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The most common and logical follow-up to 2. a3 in this situation is 3. b4, a delayed Wing Gambit, with the idea to deflect the c5-pawn from the center.

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 Nc6

3 4 5 6
b4
Nf6
b5
Nd4
c3
Ne6
e5
Nd5
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1. e4
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With 2...Nc6:
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