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Polish Defense

The Polish Defense (ECO A40) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 b5.

Polish Defense — after 1. d4 b5

The main line

The Polish Defense is reached by 1. d4 b5 (ECO A40). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Spassky Gambit Accepted — 1. d4 b5 2. e4 Bb7 3. Bxb5 (A40)

Analyze the Polish Defense

Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.

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