Closed Game, Zukertort Variation

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1. d4 d5 2. Nf3

The Closed Game, Zukertort Variation is a variation on 1. d4 d5, the Closed Game. It is characterised by the moves:

1. d4 d5
2. Nf3

It comprises ECO codes D02-D05.

ECO Codes

ECO Code D02 contains irregular variations. Specifically, it includes every response from white apart from:

• Closed Game, Zukertort Variation, Main Line, 2... Nf6 3. e3 (D04-05)
• Torre Attack, 2... Nf6 3. Bg5 (D03)

The noteworthy openings in D00 are:

• Classical London System (2... Nf6 3. Bf4)
• Krause Variation (2... c5)
• Zukertort-Chigorin Variation (2... Nc6)

For a list of all other ECO Codes, see List of chess openings.