Valencia Opening · A00
Main line
1. d3 e5 2. Nd2
In the centre, Black holds e5.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. d3 Supports the centre, adding control of e4. Theory calls this the Mieses Opening.
- 1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen. Theory calls this the Reversed Rat.
- 2. Nd2 Develops the knight to d2, eyeing e4. Theory calls this the Valencia Opening.
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Where this fits
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