B00
Owen Defense
1. e4 b6
In the Owen Defense, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Owen Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 b6: 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.
7 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Guatemala Defense1. e4 b6 2. d4 Ba6
- Hekili-Loa Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 c5 3. dxc5 Nc6
- Matovinsky Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3 f5 4. exf5 Bxg2 5. Qh5+ g6
- Naselwaus Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bg5
- Smith Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Nf3
- Unicorn Variation1. e4 f6 2. d4 b6 3. c4 Bb7
- Wind Gambit1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. f3 e5