Modern Defense: Bishop Attack, Monkey's Bum

ECO B06

Move order

1. e4 g6 2. Bc4 Bg7 3. Qf3 e6 4. d4 Bxd4

Modern Defense: Bishop Attack, Monkey's Bum (B06)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. 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