Semi-open games

Lemming Defense

1.e4 Na6

The Lemming Defense starts with 1.e4 Na6 and is catalogued under ECO B00, in the semi-open games half of the book. The catalog indexes 1 line inside it, grouped into 1 named variation.

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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.e4

    Claims the center with a pawn and opens lines for the queen and king’s bishop.

    Idea: Build quick development and make early castling possible.

  2. 1…Na6

    Develops the knight to a6, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

Book continuations

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Named variations

Each line below is an indexed entry under Lemming Defense. Open one to load it on the board and keep exploring from that position.

Openings from the same volume

ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Lemming Defense.