Portuguese Opening

English

a b c d e f g h
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a b c d e f g h
Position after: 2...Bb5

Etymology

Named in reference to chess player Pedro Damiano, who is from Portugal.

Proper noun

the Portuguese Opening

  1. (chess) An Open Game characterised by the moves 1.e4 e5 2. Bb5.

Further reading

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