Blunderbase

Owen Defense

The Owen Defense starts 1. e4 b6. The opening book names 7 variations of it, under ECO B00.

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All 7 Owen Defense variations

  • B00Guatemala Defense1. e4 b6 2. d4 Ba6
  • B00Hekili-Loa Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 c5 3. dxc5 Nc6
  • B00Matovinsky Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 4. exf5 Bxg2 5. Qh5+ g6
  • B00Naselwaus Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bg5
  • B00Smith Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Nf3
  • B00Unicorn Variation1. e4 f6 2. d4 b6 3. c4 Bb7
  • B00Wind Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. f3 e5

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