Chess Opening Theory/1. g3/1...Nf6

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. g3 Nf6

Benko Opening

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1...Nf6

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Black responds to White’s hypermodern idea with a hypermodern idea of their own. By developing the knight to f6, Black is playing a flexible move that allows for many transpositions to occur, while also attacking the centre from afar.

Statistics

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Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1.g3 Nf6

King's Indian Attack Nf3
d5
to 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3
English c4
e5
to 1.c4 Nf6 2.g3
Uncommon Opening Bg2
d5

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: ()
Italian game: ()
Spanish game: ()

With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox