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Amazon Attack

The Amazon Attack (ECO A45–D00) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 d5 2. Qd3.

Amazon Attack — after 1. d4 d5 2. Qd3

The main line

The Amazon Attack is reached by 1. d4 d5 2. Qd3 (ECO D00). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Siberian Attack1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Qd3 (A45)

Analyze the Amazon Attack

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