Ware Opening · A00

Crab Variation

1. a4 e5 2. h4

In the centre, Black holds e5.

The first 3 moves, explained

• 1. a4 A useful waiting move that grabs space on the a-file. Theory calls this the Ware Opening.
• 1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.
• 2. h4 A useful waiting move that grabs space on the h-file. Theory calls this the Crab Variation.

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