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Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation 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.
It begins with 2 plies and takes 1. Nf3 d6 to reach the canonical position.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit, Zukertort Opening: Wade Defense.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
- Direct variations
- 2
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Statistics from Lichess
4,738,702 games · White 50.6% / Draw 5.2% / Black 44.2%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,949,378 | |
| g3 | 1,007,350 | |
| c4 | 595,375 | |
| e4 | 479,347 | |
| b3 | 188,101 | |
| d3 | 166,613 | |
| e3 | 150,418 | |
| Nc3 | 115,154 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:35:54
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