Owen Defense
The Owen Defense (ECO B00) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 b6.
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The main line
The Owen Defense is reached by 1. e4 b6 (ECO B00). It's one of 8 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (7)
- Guatemala Defense —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 Ba6(B00) - Naselwaus Gambit —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bg5(B00) - Smith Gambit —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Nf3(B00) - Unicorn Variation —
1. e4 f6 2. d4 b6 3. c4 Bb7(B00) - Wind Gambit —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. f3 e5(B00) - Hekili-Loa Gambit —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 c5 3. dxc5 Nc6(B00) - Matovinsky Gambit —
1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 4. exf5 Bxg2 5. Qh5+ g6(B00)
Analyze the Owen Defense
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