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Zukertort Opening: Drunken Cavalry Variation
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Drunken Cavalry 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.
The line arises from 4 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 Na6 2. e4 Nh6.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
5,210 games · White 50.9% / Draw 4.1% / Black 44.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,613 | |
| Bxa6 | 964 | |
| Bc4 | 687 | |
| Nc3 | 455 | |
| d3 | 134 | |
| c3 | 88 | |
| h3 | 61 | |
| g3 | 42 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:35:34
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