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Modern Defense: Semi-Averbakh Variation, Polish Variation

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Overview

Modern Defense: Semi-Averbakh Variation, Polish Variation is a named branch in the Flank Openings group of chess theory, classified under ECO A04.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

It begins with 8 plies and takes 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. e4 Qb6 to reach the canonical position.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invitation, part of the broader Zukertort Opening system.

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ECO code
A04
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
8
Parent
Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invitation

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