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Zukertort Opening: St. George Defense
Overview
Zukertort Opening: St. George Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A04), 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.
It is reached after 2 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. Nf3 a6.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
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