Mikenas Defense: Pozarek Gambit
ECO A40
Move order
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4
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.