Owen Defense: Matovinsky Gambit
ECO: B00Semi-Open Games1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bd3 f5 4.exf5 Bxg2 5.Qh5+ g6
no master games reached this exact line · estimated data
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About the Owen Defense: Matovinsky Gambit
The Owen Defense: Matovinsky Gambit is a line of the Owen Defense, catalogued under ECO code B00 in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bd3 f5 4.exf5 Bxg2 5.Qh5+ g6, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Owen Defense has 8 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.
Other lines of the Owen Defense
- Owen Defense: Guatemala DefenseB00 · 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Ba6
- Owen Defense: Naselwaus GambitB00 · 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Bg5
- Owen Defense: Smith GambitB00 · 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.Nf3
- Owen Defense: Hekili-Loa GambitB00 · 1.e4 b6 2.d4 c5 3.dxc5 Nc6
- Owen Defense: Unicorn VariationB00 · 1.e4 f6 2.d4 b6 3.c4 Bb7
- Owen Defense: Wind GambitB00 · 1.e4 b6 2.d4 Bb7 3.f3 e5