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A824 plies · white to move
Rat Defense: Balogh Defense
The Rat Defense: Balogh Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A82 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 2 moves: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 f5. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. e4 d6 2. d4 f5
Resulting Position (FEN)
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