A00

Van Geet Opening: Novosibirsk Variation

1. Nc3 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qh4

The Van Geet Opening: Novosibirsk Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00. It is reached after the moves 1. Nc3 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qh4.

It belongs to the Van Geet Opening family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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