Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. a3

Van Duijn’s variation
a b c d e f g h 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 a b c d e f g h
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN) rnbqkbnr/pp1ppppp/8/2p5/4P3/P7/1PPP1PPP/RNBQKBNR

Van Duijn’s Variation

This opening is an interesting variation of the Wing Gambit. The idea is to prepare b4 with a3. The main continuation is 2...Nc6 although many moves are possible.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.

1.e4 c5 2.a3

	2
	... Nc6	=
	... d5	=
	... e6	=
	... g6	=
	... d6	=
	... e5	+/=

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References

• Challenging the Sicilian with 2.a3!?. 2004. Alexei Bezgodov. ISBN 954-8782-375.