Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pteranodon
ECO A4010 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 Qa5
The Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pteranodon (A40) reaches this position after 10 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.