Tree path 7 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Indian Defense: Budapest Defense › Indian Defense: Budapest Defense › Alekhine Variation › Tartakower Defense
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Indian Defense: Budapest Defense A51
- Indian Defense: Budapest Defense A52
- Alekhine Variation A52
- Tartakower Defense A52 you are here
Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, Alekhine Variation, Tartakower Defense
Overview
Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, Alekhine Variation, Tartakower Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A52), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. e4 d6.
The line refines Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, Alekhine Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A52
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 8
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Statistics from Lichess
28,184 games · White 48.6% / Draw 4.4% / Black 47.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| exd6 | 14,037 | |
| Be2 | 4,130 | |
| Nf3 | 4,031 | |
| f4 | 2,600 | |
| h3 | 1,438 | |
| Nc3 | 1,215 | |
| e6 | 204 | |
| Bf4 | 202 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:45:23
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