Polish Opening

Starting Position
Evaluation
0.00
Depth
0
Best Line
Engine initializing...
Initializing Logs...

Opening Overview: Polish Opening

By playing b4, the player enters the Polish Opening, a system within the Polish Opening complex. Deviating from the popular Amar Opening (Nh3), this line chooses b4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move challenges the opponent.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Feature: Open Center

From here, play often proceeds with c5 or f5, leading into the Polish Opening. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Polish (Sokolsky; Orang-Utan), Irregular Openings: Polish Opening, Polish Opening, General

Stockfish Analysis of Polish Opening:
+0.54 Slight Advantage (White)
Click "Start Analysis" for depth 20+

Technical Details for Polish Opening

  • ECO Code: A00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 2
  • Aliases: Polish (Sokolsky; Orang-Utan), Irregular Openings: Polish Opening, Polish Opening, General, Polish; Orangutan; Sokolsky; Hunt, Polish (Sokolsky) opening, Polish; Orangutan; Sokolsky; Hunt
View all Polish Opening

The World's Strongest Free Online Chess Engine

ChessEngine.ai is the ultimate resource for players seeking a free chess analysis board. Powered by Stockfish 16 NNUE.

Instant Move Calculator

Get immediate feedback on your games.

Mobile Stockfish

Access on any device without downloads.