Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit

ECO A00

Move order

1. b4 c6 2. Bb2 a5 3. b5 cxb5 4. e4

Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit (A00)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White gains queenside space immediately—the Sokolsky / Polish family. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. 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