St. George Defense: Polish Variation position after 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 3.Nf3 Bb7 4.Bd3 e6. White: pawn on d4, pawn on e4, bishop on d3, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, knight on g8, rook on h8, bishop on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on a6, pawn on e6, pawn on b5.
St. George Defense: Polish Variation is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 3.Nf3 Bb7 4.Bd3 e6. It is classified B00 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.
This line is a variation within the St. George Defense family. The strategic ideas above describe the family as a whole; this particular line reaches them by the move order 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 3.Nf3 Bb7 4.Bd3 e6.
Frequently asked questions
What is the St. George Defense: Polish Variation?
The St. George Defense: Polish Variation is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 3.Nf3 Bb7 4.Bd3 e6. It is classified B00 in the ECO system.
What are the moves of the St. George Defense: Polish Variation?
1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5 3.Nf3 Bb7 4.Bd3 e6. After these moves it is white to move.