Ware Defense

1.e4 a5

ECO B00

The Ware Defense is a chess opening reached after 1.e4 a5, catalogued under code B00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move a5 is chosen by Black on move 1.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Snagglepuss Defense.

Named variations

• Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense — ECO B00

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