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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...b6/2. d4/2...Bb7/3. Bd3

Owen's Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3
ECO code: B00
Parent: King's Pawn Opening

Owen's Defence

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3. Bd3

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Defending the e4 pawn. Black can now play:

  • 3...Nf6, further pressuring e4.
  • 3...Nc6 when 4.Nf3 is met with Nb4 getting the bishop pair, or if 4.c3 e5!?
  • 3...e6, preparing to develop the kingside.
  • 3...f5? threatens to take on g2 should white play exf5, trapping and winning the h1-rook, but this is a gross error: 4. exf5! Bxg2 5. Qh5+ g6 6. fxg6 Nf6?? 7. gxh7+! Nxh5 8. Bg6#.
  • 6...Bg7 is better but still lost for Black after 7. Qf5! Nf6 8. Bh6 Bxh6 9. gxh7 Bxh1 10. Qg6+ Kf8 11. Qxh6+ Kf7 12. Nh3.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1.e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Bd3

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Owen's Defence, Main Line ...
Nf6
Qe2
e6
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Matovinsky Gambit ...
f5

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox