B00

Rat Defense: Spike Attack

1. e4 d6 2. g4

The Rat Defense: Spike Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 d6 2. g4.

It belongs to the Rat Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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