Ware Opening: Crab Variation
ECO: A00Flank Openings1.a4 e5 2.h4
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About the Ware Opening: Crab Variation
The Ware Opening: Crab Variation is a line of the Ware Opening, catalogued under ECO code A00 in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.a4 e5 2.h4, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Ware Opening has 7 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.