Chess Openings·Dunst Opening

Flank Opening

Dunst Opening

1.Nc3

Step through

1 / 1
  1. 1.

Tap a move to jump to that position.

The move order is kept loose so several set-ups stay available. Rarely played, so a well-prepared opponent is rare too. None of the four central squares holds a pawn. Nothing has been captured yet. Neither side has castled yet.

The position

Length
1 move
To move
Black
Legal replies
20
Minor pieces out
White 1 · Black 0
Material
level
Castling rights left
KQkq
FEN
rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/2N5/PPPPPPPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 1 1

Move by move

Each move spelled out: which piece went from where to where.

  1. 1.Nc3White: Knight b1c3

Common questions

Q. What are the moves of Dunst Opening?

1.Nc3

Q. Which family does it belong to?

Flank Opening — First moves other than e4 and d4, aiming at the centre from the wing.

Q. Who is to move next?

After 1 moves it is Black to move.