Chess Opening Theory/1. a4/1...d5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. a4 d5 | |
Black does what White has not, by controlling the center. This may be used in an attempt to close in the freed White rook rather than an attempt to prevent its development outright.
Theory Table
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- 1.a4 d5
| 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
e4?! - |
=+ |
| 2 |
Nc3 d4 |
=+ |
| 3 |
d4 - |
=+ |
| 4 |
h4 - |
=+ |
| 5 |
a5 - |
=+ |
All possible White's moves after 1. a4 d5
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Quick Navigation |
a5 Ra3 Na3 Ra2 |
b4 b3 |
c4 c3 Nc3 |
d4 d3 |
e4 e3 |
f4 f3 Nf3 |
g4 g3 |
h4 h3 Nh3 |
References
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2. f4
King's gambit
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Accepted
Other
Declined
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Vienna
1. e4 other
?/??
- Barnes ?
- Borg ?
- Corn stalk ??
- Duras ??
- 1...b5 ??
2. c4 other
2. other:
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox