Zukertort Defense: Kingside Variation

ECO A04

Move order

1. Nf3 Nh6 2. d4 g6

Zukertort Defense: Kingside Variation (A04)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White develops a knight and keeps flexible transpositions into d4 or c4 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.

Play this opening against Maia