Carr's defence
1. e4 h6
1. e4 h6
Carr's Defence arises after 1.e4 h6. ECO code: B00.
This passive move advances the h-pawn without addressing the centre or development. Its only merit is preventing Bg5 in some future positions. White should play 2.d4, seizing the centre, and develop normally. The defence is considered inferior but not as weakening as 1...f6 or 1...g5.