Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch

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Opening Overview: Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch

By playing e5, the player enters the Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch, a system within the Van Geet Opening complex. Instead of the usual b5, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on d4 and f4.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Van Geet: 1...e5, Reversed Nimzovich, Dunst (Sleipner, Heinrichsen) opening

Stockfish Analysis of Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch:
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Technical Details for Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch

  • ECO Code: A00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 3
  • Aliases: Van Geet: 1...e5, Reversed Nimzovich, Dunst (Sleipner, Heinrichsen) opening, Reversed Nimzovich
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