Polish Opening, with d5

ECO A00

Move order

1. b4 d5 2. Bb2 Nf6 3. Nf3

Polish Opening, with d5 (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. 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