Rarely played, so a well-prepared opponent is rare too. The move order is kept loose so several set-ups stay available. 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 0 · Black 0
Material
level
Castling rights left
KQkq
FEN
rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/3P4/PPP1PPPP/RNBQKBNR b KQkq - 0 1
Move by move
Each move spelled out: which piece went from where to where.
1.d3White: Pawn d2→d3
Common questions
Q. What are the moves of Mieses Opening?
1.d3
Q. Which family does it belong to?
Flank Opening — First moves other than e4 and d4, aiming at the centre from the wing.