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A4210 plies · white to move
Pterodactyl Defense
The Pterodactyl Defense 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 5 moves: 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. e4 Qa5+ 5. Nc3 d6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. e4 Qa5+ 5. Nc3 d6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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