Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d6

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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1...d6

As with many of Black's off-beat 1st move alternatives, this move does not hold independent status as it usually transposes into other mainstream openings. It is certainly not a bad move on Black's part, but it does allow white to transpose into the Pirc or Modern defence by playing 2. e4, so black must enjoy playing these defences or should shy from this move.

White's options are many. Here are the 2 most popular:

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.

1. d4 d6

2 3 4 5 6
e4
...		 See 1. e4 d6 2. d4 =
c4
e5		 Nf3
e4		 Ng5
f5		 Nc3
c6		 Nh3
Nf6		 =
Wade Defence Nf3
Bg4		 c4
Nd7		 e4
Bxf3		 Qxf3
g6		 Nc3
Bg7		 =

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References

     
    Chess Openings
    1. e4 e5
    1. e4 c5
    1. e4 other
    1. d4 Nf6
    1. d4 d5
    1. d4 other
    1.
    a3 · Na3 · a4 · b3 · b4 · c3 · Nc3 · c4 · d3 · d4 · e3 · e4 · f3 · Nf3 · f4 · g3 · g4 · h3 · Nh3 · h4
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