Sodium Attack: Celadon Variation
ECO A00
Move order
1. Na3 e5 2. d3 Bxa3 3. bxa3 d5 4. e3 c5 5. Rb1
Ideas
ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. The sequence begins with 1. Na3 e5 2. d3 Bxa3. 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.