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.

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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. 1…f5

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

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

  3. 2.e4

    Advances to e4 to claim central space and control nearby key squares.

    Idea: Give the pieces room to develop behind a durable central foothold.

  4. 2…fxe4

    Captures the pawn on e4 and changes the local pawn or piece balance.

    Idea: Open lines in the center and reshape the center for the next phase.

  5. 3.Qh5+

    Repositions the queen to h5, where it influences a new part of the board, forcing the king to answer a check.

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

  6. 3…g6

    Advances the g-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

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Openings from the same volume

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