Open Game

See also: open game

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Moves: 1.e4 e5

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Open Game (countable and uncountable, plural Open Games)

  1. (uncountable) A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5, in which both White and Black move their king's pawn to the fourth rank with their first move.
  2. (countable) Any of the set openings which begin in this way. (Ruy Lopez, Scotch Game, etc.)

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