Zukertort Opening: Queen's Gambit Invitation

ECO A04

Move order

1. Nf3 e6

Zukertort Opening: Queen's Gambit Invitation (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. 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.

Play this opening against Maia