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Sodium Attack

The Sodium Attack (ECO A00) is a chess opening that begins 1. Na3.

Sodium Attack — after 1. Na3

The main line

The Sodium Attack is reached by 1. Na3 (ECO A00). It's one of 4 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (3)

  • Chenoboskion Variation1. Na3 g6 2. g4 (A00)
  • Durkin Gambit1. Na3 e5 2. Nc4 Nc6 3. e4 f5 (A00)
  • Celadon Variation1. Na3 e5 2. d3 Bxa3 3. bxa3 d5 4. e3 c5 5. Rb1 (A00)

Analyze the Sodium Attack

Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.

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