Portuguese Opening
ECO: C20Open Games1.e4 e5 2.Bb5
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About the Portuguese Opening
The Portuguese Opening is catalogued under ECO code C20, in the Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Bb5, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Portuguese Opening has 3 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.