Clemenz Opening · A00

Spike Lee Gambit

1. h3 h5 2. g4

No pawn stands on d4, e4, d5 or e5 - this line is played with the centre squares empty.

The first 3 moves, explained

• 1. h3 A useful waiting move that keeps the structure flexible on the h-file. Theory calls this the Clemenz Opening.
• 1... h5 A useful waiting move that grabs space on the h-file.
• 2. g4 Challenges the pawn on h5 - it can push to h4 or take on g4. Theory calls this the Spike Lee Gambit.

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