A40
Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4
The Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4.
It belongs to the Mikenas 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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