This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Hungarian Opening
Moves: 1. g3
The Hungarian Opening begins with the move 1.g3, where White prepares to fianchetto the kingside bishop by developing it to g2. This setup aims to control the long diagonal and supports central and queenside squares from a distance.
Characteristic: The key feature of this move is its flexible and hypermodern approach. Instead of immediately occupying the center with pawns, White focuses on controlling it indirectly with the bishop and pieces.
Attacking or Defensive: Playing 1.g3 is generally a solid and somewhat defensive choice for White. It avoids early confrontations and allows White to adapt to Black’s setup before committing to a specific plan.
Center Control: This opening does not directly attack the center with pawns early on but aims for indirect control through the fianchettoed bishop and piece play.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Hungarian Opening, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 130 - Move #4 white
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