Chess Opening Theory/1. Nc3

1. Nc3 · Van Geet Opening
A rarely played opening. Allows for a variety of transpositions and some independent lines. Black's best response is to threaten to chase the white knight at c3 away with 1... d5. 1... e5 allows White to transpose into the Vienna Game with 2. e4.

Statistics

 * Approximate chances
 * White win 35%, Draw 24%, Black win 40%


 * Estimated next move popularity
 * d5 37%, c5 26%, Nf6 13%, e5 11%

Theory table
1. Nc3