King's Pawn Opening
The King's Pawn Opening (ECO C20) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. b3.
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The main line
The King's Pawn Opening is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. b3 (ECO C20). It's one of 3 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (2)
- Speers —
1. e4 e5 2. Qg4 Nf6 3. Qf5(C20) - Van Hooydoon Gambit —
1. e4 e5 2. Qe2 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Bc5 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Nxd4(C20)
Analyze the King's Pawn Opening
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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