Hungarian Opening: Reversed Norwegian Defense
1. g3 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Nh4
3… d5−0.20
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Hungarian Opening: Reversed Norwegian Defense (A00), reached after 1. g3 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Nh4, Stockfish 18 recommends 3… d5 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.20).
Top engine moves
- −0.203… d5 4. d3 f5 5. Bh3 Qf6 6. Nc3 Bb4 7. dxe4 dxe4 8. Bd2
- −0.083… c6 4. d3 exd3 5. Qxd3 d5 6. Bg2 Na6 7. O-O Nc5 8. Qf3
- −0.053… Nf6 4. d3 d5 5. dxe4 Nxe4 6. Bg2 Be7 7. c4 Bxh4 8. gxh4
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Hungarian Opening: Reversed Norwegian Defense?
After 1. g3 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Nh4, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 3… d5 for Black, continuing 4. d3 f5 5. Bh3 Qf6 6. Nc3 Bb4 7. dxe4 dxe4 8. Bd2. The position is roughly equal (−0.20). The next best moves are 3… c6 (−0.08) and 3… Nf6 (−0.05).
Is the Hungarian Opening: Reversed Norwegian Defense a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.20: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Hungarian Opening: Reversed Norwegian Defense?
A00. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; A is the volume for flank openings.
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).