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A427 plies · black to move
Modern Defense: Averbakh System
The Modern Defense: Averbakh System is a chess opening classified under ECO code A42 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 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 4. e4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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