Named Chess Openings/Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation

Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl bl nl rl pd pl pl pl Position after 1. a4 a5 pd Introduction and Ideas The Symmetric Variation of the Ware OpeningWare Opening: Symmetric Variation https://lichess.org/opening/Ware_Opening_Symmetric_Variation/a4_a5 2026-04-20 lichess.org en-US is an unusual response to 1. a4 as it doesn't take the center. However, this can be playable. The idea is to prevent White's a-pawn from marching down the board and ruining Black's queenside. History There is no known historical origin for the name "Symmetric Variation". However, the name comes from the fact that Black mirrors White's a4. Main Moves 2. b3 2. Ra3 2. h4 2. c3 Statistics White wins ~45%, Black wins ~45%, draw ~10%. ECO code A00Schachzeit 2024-11-10 Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation - Openings - Schachzeit https://www.schachzeit.com/en/openings/ware-opening/symmetric-variation 2026-04-20 www.schachzeit.com en Parent Ware Opening References