C20
Portuguese Opening
1. e4 e5 2. Bb5
In the Portuguese Opening, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Portuguese Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code C20. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Bb5: 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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- Miguel Gambit1. e4 e5 2. Bb5 Bc5 3. b4
- Portuguese Gambit1. e4 e5 2. Bb5 Nf6 3. d4