Chess opening · ECO A04
Zukertort Opening
The Zukertort Opening starts 1. Nf3. It ranks #10 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. Nf3White develops the kingside knight to f3.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated under 1200, the most popular next move is d5; among players rated 2000 and up, it is Nf6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | d5 36% | e6 16% | Nc6 9% |
| 1200–1399 | d5 40% | e6 15% | Nc6 11% |
| 1400–1599 | d5 38% | Nc6 12% | e6 11% |
| 1600–1799 | d5 37% | Nf6 14% | c5 10% |
| 1800–1999 | d5 35% | Nf6 20% | c5 13% |
| 2000 and up | Nf6 35% | d5 26% | c5 15% |
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