Zukertort Opening · A06
Ampel Variation
1. Nf3 d5 2. Rg1
In the centre, Black holds d5.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Zukertort Opening.
- 1... d5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. Rg1 Develops the rook to g1. It backs up the pawn on g2. Theory calls this the Ampel Variation.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 47 in the Zukertort Opening. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.