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Zukertort Defense

The Zukertort Defense (ECO A04) is a chess opening that begins 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6.

Zukertort Defense — after 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6

The main line

The Zukertort Defense is reached by 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6 (ECO A04). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (1)

  • Sicilian Knight Variation1. Nf3 Na6 2. e4 c5 (A04)

Analyze the Zukertort Defense

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