Hungarian Opening · A00
Indian Defense
1. g3 Nf6
No pawn stands on d4, e4, d5 or e5 - this line is played with the centre squares empty.
The first 2 moves, explained
- 1. g3 Prepares the fianchetto: the bishop will take the long diagonal via g2. Theory calls this the Hungarian Opening.
- 1... Nf6 Develops the knight to f6, eyeing d5 and e4.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 20 in the Hungarian Opening. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.