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Hungarian Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Hungarian Defence

This defence is seldom seen, but has a reputation of being solid. Its aim is to defend against an eventual queen exchange and against a pawn storm on the king side.

White's best choice is to attack the center with 4. d4. 4. O-O is also an option, despite being a bit passive.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Be7
4
Main line d4
d6
=
d4
exd4
c3?!
dxc3
Qd5!
Nh6
Bxh6
0-0
+=
O-O
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=

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