Owen Defense: Matovinsky Gambit

1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bd3 f5 4.exf5 Bxg2 5.Qh5+ g6

ECO B00

The Owen Defense: Matovinsky Gambit is a chess opening line in the Owen Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bd3 f5 4.exf5 Bxg2 5.Qh5+ g6.

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

The defining move g6 is chosen by Black on move 5.

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