Owen Defense: Hekili-Loa Gambit

1.e4 b6 2.d4 c5 3.dxc5 Nc6

ECO B00

The Owen Defense: Hekili-Loa Gambit is a chess opening line in the Owen Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 b6 2.d4 c5 3.dxc5 Nc6.

It is catalogued under code B00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc6 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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