Tree path 3 levels Zukertort Opening › Arctic Defense › Drunken Knight Variation
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Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense, Drunken Knight Variation
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense, Drunken Knight Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A04), 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. Nf3 f6 2. e4 Nh6 3. d4 Nf7, after 6 plies of opening development.
The line refines Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
10,135 games · White 47.2% / Draw 4.4% / Black 48.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bc4 | 2,838 | |
| Nc3 | 2,416 | |
| c4 | 1,712 | |
| e5 | 1,215 | |
| Bd3 | 964 | |
| Be2 | 188 | |
| c3 | 178 | |
| Be3 | 145 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:35:25
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