Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Ba6

= Okike Attack =

3. Ba6!?
This is considered a dubious response to 2... Nc6 because it allows 3. bxa6, and if Black plays accurately, White does not get compensation for the sacrificed bishop. As a result, the Okike Attack is very rarely played in over-the-board play, but has featured in thousands of online games.

The opening is named after Candidate Master and former Nigerian national champion David Okike, who has been known to play the opening in online blitz games, with little success.

Theory table

 * 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Ba6