Zukertort Opening: Ampel Variation

1.Nf3 d5 2.Rg1

ECO A06

The Zukertort Opening: Ampel Variation is a chess opening line in the Zukertort Opening complex, reached after 1.Nf3 d5 2.Rg1.

It is catalogued under code A06 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Rg1 is chosen by White on move 2.

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