St. George Defense
1.e4 a6
The St. George Defense is a chess opening reached after 1.e4 a6, catalogued under code B00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move a6 is chosen by Black on move 1.
3 named continuations branch from this position, including the Polish Variation and the San Jorge Variation.
Named variations
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