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Van Geet Opening: Twyble Attack
Overview
Van Geet Opening: Twyble Attack is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A00), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It is reached after 3 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. Nc3 c5 2. Rb1.
The line is a first-level refinement of Van Geet Opening.
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- ECO code
- A00
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 3
- Parent
- Van Geet Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
215 games · White 43.7% / Draw 5.6% / Black 50.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 92 | |
| d5 | 38 | |
| e6 | 25 | |
| d6 | 21 | |
| g6 | 19 | |
| Nf6 | 8 | |
| b6 | 6 | |
| a6 | 4 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:32:13
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