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B004 plies · white to move
Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense
The Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 2 moves: 1. e4 a5 2. d4 Nc6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. e4 a5 2. d4 Nc6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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