B00
Carr Defense
1. e4 h6
In the Carr Defense, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Carr Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 h6: 2 moves in, with White to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
1 named variation branches from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Zilbermints Gambit1. e4 h6 2. d4 e5