A00

Van Geet Opening

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Overview

Van Geet Opening is one of the foundational chess openings, sitting at the root of an entire branch of theory under ECO code Flank Openings in the A00 group.

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

Play reaches this position via 1. Nc3, after 1 ply of opening development.

It is the root of 20 named variations, with Damhaug Gambit, Dougherty Gambit, Dunst-Perrenet Gambit, and others among the most studied.

In total, the branch covers 28 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code: A00
Group: Flank Openings (A)
Plies: 1
Direct variations: 20
Total in subtree: 28

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Variations (20)

Show all 28 sub-variations (full subtree)