Blunderbase

Ware Opening

The Ware Opening starts 1. a4. The opening book names 6 variations of it, under ECO A00.

The main line, move by move

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All 6 Ware Opening variations

  • A00Cologne Gambit1. a4 b6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nd7
  • A00Crab Variation1. a4 e5 2. h4
  • A00Meadow Hay Trap1. a4 e5 2. Ra3
  • A00Symmetric Variation1. a4 a5
  • A00Ware Gambit1. a4 e5 2. a5 d5 3. e3 f5 4. a6
  • A00Wing Gambit1. a4 b5 2. axb5 Bb7

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