Indian Defense: Omega Gambit, Arafat Gambit

ECO A45

Move order

1. d4 Nf6 2. e4 Nxe4 3. Bd3 Nf6 4. Bg5

Indian Defense: Omega Gambit, Arafat Gambit (A45)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White builds a pawn center and keeps the position more closed than after 1. e4. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia