Kangaroo Defense: Keres Defense, Transpositional Variation
ECO: A40Flank Openings1.d4 e6 2.c4 Bb4+ 3.Nc3
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About the Kangaroo Defense: Keres Defense, Transpositional Variation
The Kangaroo Defense: Keres Defense, Transpositional Variation is a line of the Kangaroo Defense, catalogued under ECO code A40 in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.d4 e6 2.c4 Bb4+ 3.Nc3, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Kangaroo Defense has 2 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.