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Van Geet Opening: Melleby Gambit
Overview
Van Geet Opening: Melleby Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code A00 within the Flank Openings family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
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 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nc3 d5 2. f4 d4 3. Ne4 c5.
It is a direct variation of Van Geet Opening.
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- ECO code
- A00
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
- Parent
- Van Geet Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
762 games · White 50.0% / Draw 3.9% / Black 46.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 215 | |
| d3 | 193 | |
| Nxc5 | 175 | |
| e3 | 62 | |
| Ng3 | 35 | |
| Nf2 | 30 | |
| g3 | 18 | |
| c3 | 12 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:30:46
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