Kádas Opening
The Kádas Opening (ECO A00) is a chess opening that begins 1. h4.
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The main line
The Kádas Opening is reached by 1. h4 (ECO A00). It's one of 9 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (6)
- Kádas Gambit —
1. h4 c5 2. b4(A00) - Koola-Koola Variation —
1. h4 a5(A00) - Schneider Gambit —
1. h4 g5(A00) - Beginner's Trap —
1. h4 d5 2. Rh3(A00) - Myers Variation —
1. h4 d5 2. d4 c5 3. e4(A00) - Steinbok Gambit —
1. h4 f5 2. e4 fxe4 3. d3(A00)
Analyze the Kádas Opening
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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