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Semi-Open Game
"An opening beginning 1.e4 followed by a Black reply other than 1...e5."
In-Depth Explanation
Semi-Open Games include the Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Pirc, and Alekhine defenses. Black creates an asymmetrical structure from move one, often accepting less space or slower development to gain a specific counterattacking resource.
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What does semi-open game mean in chess?
An opening beginning 1.e4 followed by a Black reply other than 1...e5.
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