Opening Overview

Van't Kruijs Opening

5 lines
white repertoire

About This Opening

Van't Kruijs Opening is a practical opening that aims to steer the game into its characteristic structures as early as possible.

The opening's main value is its characteristic move order, which helps steer the game toward familiar structures and plans.

When studying it, focus on the first forcing decisions, the main branching points, and the kind of middlegames the opening is designed to reach.

Key ideas
  • Typical theme: recognize the key move order early.
  • Learn the first critical branching decisions.
  • Best for players who want a repeatable repertoire line.
  • Understand the resulting pawn structure and piece placement.

Choose a variation

Van't Kruijs Opening
A00 1 plies
1. e3
Van't Kruijs Opening: Bouncing Bishop Variation
A00 5 plies
1. e3 e5 2. Bc4 b5 3. Bb3
Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Akahi Variation
A00 7 plies
1. e3 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 exf4 4. Nf3
Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Alua Variation
A00 7 plies
1. e3 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 exf4 4. Nf3
Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Ekolu Variation
A00 7 plies
1. e3 e5 2. Nc3 d5 3. f4 exf4 4. Nf3
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