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    Pterodactyl Defense

    1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.e4 Qa5+ 5.Nc3 d6 · ECO A42

    Pterodactyl Defense position after 1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.e4 Qa5+ 5.Nc3 d6. White: pawn on c4, pawn on d4, pawn on e4, knight on c3, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, king on e8, knight on g8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on e7, pawn on f7, bishop on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on d6, pawn on g6, queen on a5, pawn on c5.

    Pterodactyl Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.e4 Qa5+ 5.Nc3 d6. It is classified A42 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Pterodactyl Defense?
    The Pterodactyl Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.e4 Qa5+ 5.Nc3 d6. It is classified A42 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Pterodactyl Defense?
    1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.e4 Qa5+ 5.Nc3 d6. After these moves it is white to move.

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