Tree path 3 levels Zukertort Opening › Pirc Invitation › Zukertort Opening: Wade Defense
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Zukertort Opening: Wade Defense
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Wade 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 begins with 4 plies and takes 1. Nf3 d6 2. e4 Bg4 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
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Statistics from Lichess
513,342 games · White 50.3% / Draw 4.9% / Black 44.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be2 | 167,827 | |
| d4 | 111,956 | |
| h3 | 94,186 | |
| Bc4 | 75,638 | |
| Nc3 | 40,215 | |
| c3 | 8,317 | |
| d3 | 6,990 | |
| g3 | 2,299 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:30
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