Sodium Attack: Durkin Gambit

ECO A00

Move order

1. Na3 e5 2. Nc4 Nc6 3. e4 f5

Sodium Attack: Durkin Gambit (A00)abcdefgh12345678

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. Nc4 Nc6. 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