Van't Kruijs Opening: Bouncing Bishop Variation
ECO A00
Move order
1. e3 e5 2. Bc4 b5 3. Bb3
Ideas
ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White keeps the center flexible, often transposing into reversed French or Colle setups. 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.