St. George Defense: San Jorge Variation
ECO B00
Move order
1. e4 a6 2. d4 b5 3. Nf3 Bb7 4. Bd3 d6 5. O-O g6 6. c3 Bg7
Ideas
ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.