Mieses Opening

1.d3

ECO A00

The Mieses Opening is a chess opening reached after 1.d3, catalogued under code A00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d3 is chosen by White on move 1.

3 named continuations branch from this position, including the Myers Spike Attack and the Reversed Rat.

Named variations

• Mieses Opening: Myers Spike Attack — ECO A00
• Mieses Opening: Reversed Rat — ECO A00
• Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation — ECO A00

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