Kangaroo Defense
The Kangaroo Defense (ECO A40) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+.
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The main line
The Kangaroo Defense is reached by 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ (ECO A40). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (1)
- Keres Defense —
1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ 3. Nc3(A40)
Analyze the Kangaroo Defense
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