Polish Opening · A00
Symmetrical Variation
1. b4 b5
No pawn stands on d4, e4, d5 or e5 - this line is played with the centre squares empty.
The first 2 moves, explained
- 1. b4 Opens the c1-a3 diagonal for the bishop. Theory calls this the Polish Opening.
- 1... b5 Opens the c8-a6 diagonal for the bishop. Theory calls this the Symmetrical Variation.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 25 in the Polish Opening. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.