A40

English Defense: Poli Gambit

1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. f3 f5 5. exf5 Nh6

The English Defense: Poli Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. f3 f5 5. exf5 Nh6.

It belongs to the English Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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