Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense

ECO: B00Semi-Open Games1.e4 h5 2.d4 Nf6

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About the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense

The Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense is a line of the Goldsmith Defense, catalogued under ECO code B00 in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 h5 2.d4 Nf6, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Goldsmith Defense has 2 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.