Zukertort Defense
What is the Zukertort Defense?
The Zukertort Defense is a chess opening that begins with 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6. It is classified under ECO A04 and has 2 named variations. Black chooses it with the move g6.
Moves: 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6
ECO: A04
Chosen by: Black
Main variations
1. Nf3 Na6 2. e4 c5
All 2 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| A04 | Kingside Variation | 1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6 |
| A04 | Sicilian Knight Variation | 1. Nf3 Na6 2. e4 c5 |
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