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The Gunderam Defense is a rarely played chess opening starting with the moves:
1. e4 e52. Nf3 Qe7
It is named after the chess player Gerhard Gunderam. The Gunderam Defense is categorized under the ECO code C40.
Overview
Although 2...Qe7 does answer the threat against Black's e-pawn, it interferes with the development of Black's dark-square bishop. One of the ideas behind this awkward queen move is to unbalance the game by castling queenside while White will presumably castle kingside. Not to be confused with Câmara Defense, which continues with the steps of the King's Indian Defense after 2...Qe7.
References
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