Zukertort Opening · A04
Lisitsyn Gambit Deferred
1. Nf3 f5 2. d3 Nf6 3. e4
In the centre, White holds e4.
The first 4 moves, explained
- 1. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Zukertort Opening.
- 1... f5 Fights for e4 from the flank - contesting the centre without committing a centre pawn. Theory calls this the Dutch Variation.
- 2. d3 Supports the centre, adding control of e4.
- 2... Nf6 Develops the knight to f6, eyeing d5 and e4.
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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.