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    Chess Openings

    Zukertort Opening

    1.Nf3 · ECO A04

    Zukertort Opening position after 1.Nf3. White: knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on d2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, 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 e7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7.

    Zukertort Opening is a chess opening that arises after 1.Nf3. It is classified A04 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.

    This position can also be reached by 3 other move orders, including 1.Nf3 d5.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.Nf3. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Zukertort Opening?
    The Zukertort Opening is a chess opening that arises after 1.Nf3. It is classified A04 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Zukertort Opening?
    1.Nf3. After these moves it is black to move.
    What variations come from the Zukertort Opening?
    Named continuations include Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense, Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense, Zukertort Opening: Black Mustang Defense, Zukertort Opening: Dutch Variation, Zukertort Opening: Herrstrom Gambit. There are 40 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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