Amsterdam Attack · A00
Main line
1. e3 e5 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. b3 Nf6
In the centre, Black holds e5.
The first 4 moves, explained
- 1. e3 Supports the centre, adding control of d4. Theory calls this the Van't Kruijs Opening.
- 1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. c4 Fights for d5 from the flank - contesting the centre without committing a centre pawn.
- 2... d6 Supports the centre, adding control of e5.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 1 in the Amsterdam Attack. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.