The Gunderam Defence arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Qe7. ECO code: C40.

This unusual queen development blocks the king's bishop but defends e5 and prepares ...d6 or ...d5. The opening is passive—the queen on e7 is not well placed, and Black's development is hampered. White obtains a comfortable advantage with natural play.