A40
English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit
1. d4 b6 2. c4 Bb7 3. Nc3 e5
The English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 b6 2. c4 Bb7 3. Nc3 e5.
It belongs to the English Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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