Budapest Defence
MICOS Opening Group E10.BU – Budapest Defence begins with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5. Black immediately challenges White’s central control by offering the e5-pawn, seeking rapid development and active piece play in return. The early pawn sacrifice creates an asymmetrical position where Black aims to generate pressure before White can consolidate the extra material.
The Budapest Defence can produce open and tactically active positions where initiative, development and accurate calculation are important. Although less frequently played than many other Queen’s Pawn defences, its unusual move order can create practical opportunities for energetic counterplay. Use the searchable table below to find openings by opening name, chess notation or MICOS code and train individual openings interactively with MICOS CAP.
| Opening Name | Chess Notation | MICOS Code | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 | E10.001.BU | |
| Fajarowicz Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ne4 | E10.002.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Fajarowicz Defence: Bonsdorf Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ne4 4.a3 b6 | E10.003.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Fajarowicz Defence: Steiner Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ne4 4.Qc2 | E10.004.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Budapest Defence: 3…Ng4 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 | E10.005.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Rubinstein Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.Bf4 | E10.006.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Kornl-Richter Gambit | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.Bf4 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bb4+ 6.Nc3 Bxc3+ | E10.007.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Alekhine Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 | E10.008.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Alekhine Attack: Tartakower Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 d6 | E10.009.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Alekhine Attack: Barmina Gambit | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 Nxe5 5.f4 Bc5 | E10.010.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Alekhine Attack: Wikstrom Gambit | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 Nxe5 5.f4 Nbc6 | E10.011.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Alekhine Defence: Abonyi System | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 Nxe5 5.f4 Nec6 | E10.012.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Adler Opening | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.Nf3 | E10.013.BU | Explore ▶ |
| Sub Groups | Chess Notation | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest Defence (E10.BU) | ||
| 143. Alekhine Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 Ng4 4.e4 | E10.008.BU 🖥️ |
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