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Global Opening A00

A — Flank openings · Family: Global Opening

1. h3 e5 2. a3

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The Global Opening is catalogued under the ECO code A00. Its main line runs 1. h3 e5 2. a3.

After 3 half-moves the diagrammed position is reached and it is Black to move. Material is balanced.

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• Position after 3 half-moves — Black to move.
• Material is balanced.
• Family “Global Opening” contains 1 recorded variation(s) here.

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• Amar Opening (A00)
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