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A06

Zukertort Opening

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Overview

Zukertort Opening is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A06), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

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

The line arises from 2 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 d5.

The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.

The line has 8 documented children — King's Indian Attack, Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation, Réti Opening, and others being widely played.

Counted recursively, this branch covers 44 sub-variations at all depths.

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ECO code
A06
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
2
Parent
Zukertort Opening
Direct variations
8
Total in subtree
44

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Variations (8)

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