Mexican Defense
ECO: A50Flank Openings1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6
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How it's played
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About the Mexican Defense
The Mexican Defense is catalogued under ECO code A50, in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Mexican Defense has 2 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.