A41
Modern Defense
1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6
The Modern Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A41. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6.
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