Van Geet Opening
ECO A00
Move order
1. Nc3
Ideas
ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White develops the queen's knight while leaving central pawn breaks open. This entry names the opening after the first moves. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.