Flank openings

Hungarian Opening

1.g3

The Hungarian Opening starts with 1.g3 and is catalogued under ECO A00, in the flank openings half of the book. The catalog indexes 20 lines inside it, grouped into 20 named variations, and the position after those moves has 1 playable continuation to walk from here.

Opening repertoire map

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Current position
Hungarian Opening: Dutch Defense
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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.g3

    Advances the g-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

  2. 1f5

    Advances the f-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

Book continuations

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Named variations

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

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