Zukertort Opening

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Opening Overview: Zukertort Opening

By playing Nf3, the player enters the Zukertort Opening, a system within the Zukertort Opening complex. Deviating from the common Amar Opening (Nh3), this line chooses Nf3. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

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

From here, play often proceeds with f6 or h6, leading into the Zukertort Opening. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Reti, Reti Opening, Zukertort Opening, General

Stockfish Analysis of Zukertort Opening:
+0.80 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Zukertort Opening

  • ECO Code: A04
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 2
  • Aliases: Reti, Reti Opening, Zukertort Opening, General, Reti; Zukertort; A04, Reti opening, Reti; Zukertort; A04
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