B00
St. George Defense
1. e4 a6
In the St. George Defense, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The St. George Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 a6: 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.
3 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Polish Variation1. e4 a6 2. d4 b5 3. Nf3 Bb7 4. Bd3 e6
- San Jorge Variation1. e4 a6 2. d4 b5 3. Nf3 Bb7 4. Bd3 d6 5. O-O g6 6. c3 Bg7
- Zilbermints Gambit1. e4 a6 2. d4 e5