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Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit

ECO A408 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4

The Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit (A40) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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