Van Geet Opening: Sicilian Two Knights

ECO A00

Move order

1. Nc3 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4

Van Geet Opening: Sicilian Two Knights (A00)abcdefgh12345678

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 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