A82

Rat Defense: Balogh Defense

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Overview

Rat Defense: Balogh Defense is a chess opening at the root of the Flank Openings family, classified under ECO code A82.

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

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 d6 2. d4 f5, after 4 plies of opening development.

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ECO code
A82
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
4

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