Goldsmith Defense
The Goldsmith Defense (ECO B00) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 h5.
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The main line
The Goldsmith Defense is reached by 1. e4 h5 (ECO B00). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (1)
- Picklepuss Defense —
1. e4 h5 2. d4 Nf6(B00)
Analyze the Goldsmith Defense
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