Closed games

Amazon Attack

1.d4 d5 2.Qd3

The Amazon Attack starts with 1.d4 d5 2.Qd3 and is catalogued under ECO D00, in the closed games half of the book. The catalog indexes 2 lines inside it, grouped into 2 named variations.

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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.d4

    Takes central space with a protected pawn and frees the queen’s bishop.

    Idea: Build a stable center that supports a broad positional setup.

  2. 1…d5

    Mirrors White’s central claim and prevents an easy e4 expansion.

    Idea: Establish a firm center and develop behind the pawn chain.

  3. 2.Qd3

    Repositions the queen to d3, where it influences a new part of the board.

    Idea: Coordinate threats carefully while avoiding unnecessary tempi against the queen.

Book continuations

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Named variations

Each line below is an indexed entry under Amazon Attack. Open one to load it on the board and keep exploring from that position.

Openings from the same volume

ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Amazon Attack.