French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit
1.e4 e6 2.b4
The French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit is a chess opening line in the French Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 e6 2.b4.
It is catalogued under code C00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move b4 is chosen by White on move 2.
One named continuation branches from this position: the Pinova Gambit.
Named variations
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