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Ware Opening

Ware Opening noun: an uncommon chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.a4, moving the a-pawn to the fourth rank.

Noun

Ware Opening (uncountable)

  1. An uncommon chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.a4, moving the a-pawn to the fourth rank.

Origin of Ware Opening

Named after American chess player Preston Ware (1821–1890).

Questions about Ware Opening

What does Ware Opening mean?
Ware Opening means an uncommon chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.a4, moving the a-pawn to the fourth rank.
What part of speech is Ware Opening?
Ware Opening is a noun.

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