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Queen's Pawn, Mengarini Attack

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Overview

Queen's Pawn, Mengarini Attack is a named branch in the Indian Defenses group of chess theory, classified under ECO E60.

The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.

The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Qc2.

It branches immediately from Indian Defense: West Indian Defense in the opening tree.

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ECO code
E60
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
5
Parent
Indian Defense: West Indian Defense

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