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Originally posted by GalaxyShield
I couldn't think of any J's so I did a bit of looking but couldn't find any openings that begin with J.
Jaenisch Gambit a.k.a. Schliemann variation of the Ruy Kopez

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Originally posted by zakkwylder
Someone correct me if I'm ignorant to them, but no knowledge of 'L' or 'M'.

Nimzo-Larsen Attack
Here are some L's and M's for later reference.

Mieses Opening

Mengarini's Variation

Mason's Variation

Lundin-Kevitz-Mikenas Defence

Lowe Defence

Lopez Variation

Leonardis Variation

Lemming Defence

Latvian Gambit

Larsen's Attack

They're weird but real. I think.

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Originally posted by Mephisto2
Jaenisch Gambit a.k.a. Schliemann variation of the Ruy Kopez
Ohh, cool. Thanks 🙂

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Originally posted by GalaxyShield
Here are some L's and M's for later reference.

Mieses Opening

Mengarini's Variation

Mason's Variation

Lundin-Kevitz-Mikenas Defence

Lowe Defence

Lopez Variation

Leonardis Variation

Lemming Defence

Latvian Gambit

Larsen's Attack

They're weird but real. I think.
Thanks. I admit, while I know a few, my knowledge is not that extensive.

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So next is 'O'. The Orangutan

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Queen's pawn game.

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Originally posted by zakkwylder
Someone correct me if I'm ignorant to them, but no knowledge of 'L' or 'M'.

Nimzo-Larsen Attack
There is an 'L' opening, Larsen's Opening.

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Originally posted by Sicilian Smaug
Reti opening
I'd have thought you'd have waited for "S"...

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Originally posted by dottewell
I'd have thought you'd have waited for "S"...
Sicilian Defense-Najdorf Variation

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Three Knights

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Ulvestad variation (5. ... b5 in the two knights defense)

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