A00

Amar Opening

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Overview

Amar Opening sits at the top of the Flank Openings tree, indexed as ECO A00.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

The line arises from 1 ply — specifically the moves 1. Nh3.

It continues primarily into one named line, Paris Gambit.

Together the deeper variations number 2 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
A00
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
1
Direct variations
1
Total in subtree
2

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Statistics from Lichess

409,967 games · White 46.6% / Draw 4.9% / Black 48.5%

MovesGamesW / D / B
d5177,615
e580,981
Nf627,290
c523,631
e622,741
d618,307
g614,876
c612,224

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-25 19:54:55

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Variations (1)

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