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Carr Defense

The Carr Defense (ECO B00) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 h6.

Carr Defense — after 1. e4 h6

The main line

The Carr Defense is reached by 1. e4 h6 (ECO B00). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Zilbermints Gambit1. e4 h6 2. d4 e5 (B00)

Analyze the Carr Defense

Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.

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