Open Game
noun1
A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5, in which both White and Black move their king's pawn to the fourth rank with their first move.
2
Any of the set openings which begin in this way. (Ruy Lopez, Scotch Game, etc.)
- Synonyms
- Double King's Pawn Opening
- Coordinate terms
- Semi-Open Game, Closed Game