Kádas Opening: Kádas Gambit

ECO A00

Move order

1. h4 c5 2. b4

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Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White pushes the rook pawn early, a rare choice that aims for kingside space. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia