"Grob's attack" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Henri Grob (1904–1974), who used and analyzed it extensively. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Grob's attack
  1. (chess) An unconventional chess opening in which White immediately moves the king knight's pawn two squares ahead. Wikipedia link: Grob's attack Categories (topical): Chess

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