King's Gambit Declined: Miles Defense

ECO C30

Move order

1. e4 e5 2. f4 Nc6 3. Nf3 f5

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Ideas

ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. 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