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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...b6/2. d4
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Owen's defence B00 King's pawn opening → Owen's defence → 2. d4
Queen's pawn opening → English defence → 2. e4
2. d4
A principled move, White takes space with both centre pawns. Both of their bishops are ready to enter the game. This position may arise out of either 1. e4 b6 or 1. d4 b6.
2...Bb7 completes the fianchetto and puts pressure on e4.
The alternative 2...Ba6?!, known as the Guatemala defence, is considered weak as White emerges with an advantage after 3. Bxa6 Nxa6.
Theory table
1.e4 b6 2. d4
2
3
4
...Bb7
Bd3Nf6
Qe2e6
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References
See also
Owen's Defence