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Zukertort Opening: St. George Defense
Overview
Zukertort Opening: St. George Defense 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 is reached after 2 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. Nf3 a6.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
187,722 games · White 52.3% / Draw 5.0% / Black 42.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54,883 | |
| g3 | 47,703 | |
| e4 | 29,122 | |
| c4 | 23,169 | |
| b3 | 8,450 | |
| e3 | 6,576 | |
| d3 | 6,196 | |
| Nc3 | 5,541 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:21
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