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A408 plies · white to move
Zaire Defense
The Zaire Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 4 moves: 1. d4 Nc6 2. d5 Nb8 3. e4 Nf6 4. e5 Ng8. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. d4 Nc6 2. d5 Nb8 3. e4 Nf6 4. e5 Ng8
Resulting Position (FEN)
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