Marienbad System
What is the Marienbad System?
The Marienbad System is a chess opening that begins with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5. It is classified under ECO A47 and has 2 named variations. Black chooses it with the move c5.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5
ECO: A47
Chosen by: Black
Main variations
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 5. c4 cxd4 6. Qxd4
All 2 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| A47 | Main line | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 |
| A47 | Berg Variation | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 5. c4 cxd4 6. Qxd4 |
How to learn an opening
Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.
Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures