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===Semi-open games: 1.e4, Black plays other than 1...e5===
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In the semi-open games White plays 1.e4 and Black breaks symmetry immediately by replying with a move other than 1...e5. The most popular Black defense to 1.e4 is the [[Sicilian Defence|Sicilian]] (1...c5), but the [[French Defence|French]] (1...e6, normally followed by 2.d4 d5) and the [[Caro–Kann Defence|Caro–Kann]] (1...c6, normally followed by 2.d4 d5) are also very popular. The [[Pirc Defense|Pirc]] and the [[Modern Defense|Modern]] are closely related openings that are also often seen, while the [[Alekhine's Defence|Alekhine]] and the [[Scandinavian Defense|Scandinavian]] have made occasional appearances in [[World Chess Championship]] games.

The Sicilian and French Defenses lead to unbalanced positions that can offer exciting play with both sides having chances to win. The Caro–Kann Defense is solid as Black intends to use their c-pawn to support their center (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5). Alekhine's, the Pirc and the Modern are [[hypermodernism (chess)|hypermodern]] openings in which Black tempts White to build a large center with the goal of attacking it with pieces.

Other semi-open games have been studied but are less common; see [[Semi-Open Game]] for details.
* 1.e4 c5 [[Sicilian Defense]]
* 1.e4 e6 [[French Defense]]
* 1.e4 c6 [[Caro–Kann Defense]]
* 1.e4 d5 [[Scandinavian Defense]] (also known as the Center Counter defense)
* 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 [[Pirc Defense]]
* 1.e4 Nf6 [[Alekhine's Defense]]
* 1.e4 g6 [[Modern Defense]]