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    Chess Openings

    Global Opening

    1.h3 e5 2.a3 · ECO A00

    Global Opening position after 1.h3 e5 2.a3. White: pawn on a3, pawn on h3, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on d2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, knight on g1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, knight on g8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on e5.

    Global Opening is a chess opening that arises after 1.h3 e5 2.a3. It is classified A00 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Global Opening?
    The Global Opening is a chess opening that arises after 1.h3 e5 2.a3. It is classified A00 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Global Opening?
    1.h3 e5 2.a3. After these moves it is black to move.