C20
King's Pawn Opening
1. e4 e5 2. b3
In the King's Pawn Opening, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The King's Pawn Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code C20. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. b3: 3 moves in, with Black to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
2 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Speers1. e4 e5 2. Qg4 Nf6 3. Qf5
- Van Hooydoon Gambit1. e4 e5 2. Qe2 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Bc5 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Nxd4