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A004 plies · white to move
Grob Opening: London Defense
The Grob Opening: London Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 2 moves: 1. g4 e5 2. h3 Nc6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. g4 e5 2. h3 Nc6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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