Van't Kruijs Opening

1.e3

ECO A00

The Van't Kruijs Opening is a chess opening reached after 1.e3, catalogued under code A00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move e3 is chosen by White on move 1.

4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Bouncing Bishop Variation and the Akahi Variation.

Named variations

• Van't Kruijs Opening: Bouncing Bishop Variation — ECO A00
• Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Akahi Variation — ECO A00
• Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Alua Variation — ECO A00
• Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Ekolu Variation — ECO A00

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