D05

Rubinstein Opening

1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 c5 4. Bd3 d5 5. b3

The Rubinstein Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code D05. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 c5 4. Bd3 d5 5. b3.

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