A00

Clemenz Opening

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Overview

Clemenz Opening is a chess opening at the root of the Flank Openings family, classified under ECO code A00.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

It is reached after 1 ply of play, with the move sequence 1. h3.

It branches into 3 notable variations — Spike Lee Gambit, Creepy Crawly Formation: Classical Defense, Global Opening.

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ECO code
A00
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
1
Direct variations
3

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Variations (3)