C00
French Defense: St. George Defense, St. George Gambit
1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. c4 b5 4. cxb5 axb5
The French Defense: St. George Defense, St. George Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. c4 b5 4. cxb5 axb5.
It belongs to the French 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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