Mexican Defense
The Mexican Defense (ECO A50) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6.
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The main line
The Mexican Defense is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6 (ECO A50). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (1)
- Horsefly Gambit —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6 3. d5 Ne5 4. f4(A50)
Analyze the Mexican 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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