Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. a3/2...Nc6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. a3 Nc6 | |
Parent: Sicilian Defense |
Mengarini Variation
[edit | edit source]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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1. e4 c5 2. a3 Nc6
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b4 Nf6 |
b5 Nd4 |
c3 Ne6 |
e5 Nd5 |
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2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox