French Defense: St. George Defense
1.e4 e6 2.d4 a6
The French Defense: St. George Defense is a chess opening line in the French Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 e6 2.d4 a6.
It is catalogued under code C00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move a6 is chosen by Black on move 2.
4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Sanky-George Gambit and the St. George Gambit.
Named variations
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