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Anderssen's Opening

The Anderssen's Opening (ECO A00) is a chess opening that begins 1. a3.

Anderssen's Opening — after 1. a3

The main line

The Anderssen's Opening is reached by 1. a3 (ECO A00). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Polish Gambit1. a3 a5 2. b4 (A00)

Analyze the Anderssen's Opening

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