King's Pawn Game
1.e4
The King's Pawn Game is a chess opening reached after 1.e4, catalogued under code B00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move e4 is chosen by White on move 1.
25 named continuations branch from this position, including the Maróczy Defense and the Alapin Opening.
Named variations
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