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Zukertort Opening: Ross Gambit
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Ross Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code A04 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.
It begins with 2 plies and takes 1. Nf3 e5 to reach the canonical position.
It is a direct variation of Zukertort Opening.
It continues primarily into one named line, Zukertort Opening: The Walrus.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
1,879,577 games · White 54.9% / Draw 3.9% / Black 41.2%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nxe5 | 1,198,764 | |
| e4 | 188,310 | |
| g3 | 133,048 | |
| d4 | 102,440 | |
| d3 | 90,207 | |
| c4 | 59,369 | |
| Nc3 | 37,737 | |
| e3 | 32,996 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:06
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