A00

Amar Opening

1. Nh3
♜♞♝♛♚♝♞♜♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♞♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♟♜♞♝♛♚♝♜
The position after 1. Nh3, Black to move.

In the Amar Opening, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

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The Amar Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00. It is reached after the moves 1. Nh3: 1 move in, with Black to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

2 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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Variations of the Amar Opening

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