Chess Opening Theory/1. Nf3/1...c5/2. g3/2...Nc6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. Nf3 c5 2. g3 Nc6 | |
2...Nc6
[edit | edit source]White will most likely play 3. Bg2 to justify the g3 push. Transpositions with 3. c4 and 3. e4 are possible.
Theory table
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1. Nf3 c5 2. g3 Nc6
| 3 | 4 | ||
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Bg2 g6 |
O-O Bg7 |
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c4 g6 |
Bg2 Bg7 |
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e4 g6 |
Bg2 Bg7 |
= |
2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox