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A005 plies · black to move
Van Geet Opening: Hector Gambit
The Van Geet Opening: Hector Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Bc4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. Nc3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Bc4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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