Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit
ECO: A40Flank Openings1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Nxe5 4.Nc3 Nxc4
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About the Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit
The Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit is a line of the Mikenas Defense, catalogued under ECO code A40 in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Nxe5 4.Nc3 Nxc4, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Mikenas Defense has 4 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.