Tree path 4 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Mexican Defense
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Mexican Defense A50 you are here
Mexican Defense
Overview
Mexican Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A50), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 4 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6.
The line refines Indian Defense: Normal Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
It continues primarily into one named line, Horsefly Gambit.
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- ECO code
- A50
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
- Direct variations
- 1
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