Chess Opening Theory/1. Na3
Appearance
Durkin Opening | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. Na3 | |
ECO code: A00 | |
Parent: Starting position |
1. Na3?! - Durkin Opening
[edit | edit source]The Durkin Opening or Sodium Attack ("Sodium" due to the algebraic notation Na3, Na being the chemical symbol for sodium) is rarely played. The move does little to enhance the White position, although some sources consider it to be better than its reputation.
Black's responses
[edit | edit source]Black's best response is 1... d5, although 1... e5 is sometimes seen. White may continue with 2. b3, preparing to fianchetto with 3. Bb2, or with 2. c4. Alternatively, if Black plays 1... e5, White may choose 2. Nc4 to put pressure on the e5-pawn. 1...Na6!? could lead to a drawish game.
Statistics
[edit | edit source]No statistics as 1. Na3 is very rarely played.
All possible Black's moves
[edit | edit source]Quick Navigation |
Na6 a6 a5 |
b6 b5 |
Nc6 c6 c5 |
d6 d5 |
e6 e5 |
Nf6 f6 f5 |
g6 g5 |
Nh6 h6 h5 |
References
[edit | edit source]- Eric Schiller (2002). Unorthodox Chess Openings (Second Edition ed.). Cardoza. ISBN 1-58042-072-9.
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