Hungarian Opening · A00
Reversed Alekhine
1. g3 e5 2. Nf3
In the centre, Black holds e5.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. g3 Prepares the fianchetto: the bishop will take the long diagonal via g2. Theory calls this the Hungarian Opening.
- 1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Reversed Alekhine.
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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.