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Ware Defense

The Ware Defense (ECO B00) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 a5.

Ware Defense — after 1. e4 a5

The main line

The Ware Defense is reached by 1. e4 a5 (ECO B00). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Snagglepuss Defense1. e4 a5 2. d4 Nc6 (B00)

Analyze the Ware 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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