Zukertort Opening

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Opening Overview: Zukertort Opening

By playing d5, the player enters the Zukertort Opening, a setup within the Zukertort Opening complex. Departing from the common Zukertort Opening (f6), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and c4.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Reti: 1...d5, Reti Opening, 1... d5, Zukertort Opening, Queen Pawn Defense

Stockfish Analysis of Zukertort Opening:
+0.38 Balanced
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Technical Details for Zukertort Opening

  • ECO Code: A06
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 3
  • Aliases: Reti: 1...d5, Reti Opening, 1... d5, Zukertort Opening, Queen Pawn Defense, A06, Reti opening
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