Chess Opening Theory/1. Nc3

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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Moves: 1.Nc3
ECO code: A00

Dunst Opening

1. Nc3

A rarely played opening. Allows for a variety of transpositions and some independent lines. Black's best response is to threaten to chase the White knight at c3 away with 1...d5. 1...e5 allows White to transpose into a Vienna game.

Statistics

Approximate chances: White win 35%, Draw 24%, Black win 40%
Estimated next move popularity: d5 37%, c5 26%, Nf6 13%, e5 11%

Theory table

1.Nc3
1 2 3 4
Nc3
d5
e4
dxe4
Nxe4
Bf5
Ng3
Bg6
=
Sicilian Defence
by transposition
...
c5
e4



Vienna Game
by transposition
...
e5
e4



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