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Chess Opening Theory/1. a4/1...e5/2. h4
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Crab Variation
This variation does nothing to aid White's development and weakens their position, and thus is not recommended for serious play. It is named due to its crab-like appearance, with the a and h pawns presumably representing claws.
It does have one upside, however, preventing 2...Qh4.
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