A40 Flank openings 3 moves Variation of Polish Defense

Polish Defense: Spassky Gambit Accepted

Study the move order, practice it from your side, then choose the next branch that fits your repertoire.

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Polish Defense: Spassky Gambit Accepted

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A40You move both sides from Black's view.

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Move sequence

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The Polish Defense: Spassky Gambit Accepted reaches a named position after 3 moves: 1. d4 b5 2. e4 Bb7 3. Bxb5

In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.

If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.

Position details

This line branches from Polish Defense with e4.

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