English Defence

English Defence
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Moves1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6 or 1.d4 b6
ECOA40
OriginP. N. Wallis
ParentFranco-Indian Defence

The English Defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves:

1. d4 e6
2. c4 b6