Portuguese Opening
The Portuguese Opening (ECO C20) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. Bb5.
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The main line
The Portuguese Opening is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. Bb5 (ECO C20). It's one of 3 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (2)
- Miguel Gambit —
1. e4 e5 2. Bb5 Bc5 3. b4(C20) - Portuguese Gambit —
1. e4 e5 2. Bb5 Nf6 3. d4(C20)
Analyze the Portuguese 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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