Zukertort Opening: Wade Defense
1.Nf3 d6 2.e4 Bg4
The Zukertort Opening: Wade Defense is a chess opening line in the Zukertort Opening complex, reached after 1.Nf3 d6 2.e4 Bg4.
It is catalogued under code A04 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move Bg4 is chosen by Black on move 2.
One named continuation branches from this position: the Chigorin Plan.
Named variations
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