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New Chess Opening, Stems from 1. Na3

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FellCylinder986

I call it the England Shield, what do we think?

astropikachu

That is the sodium attack, I analyzed it...

FellCylinder986

I thought it was a new variation. I searched for games and none were found with this exact line played.

FellCylinder986

Pretty sure this is a new variation that is fine for both sides that hasn’t been played before.

ibrust

Most high level games these days will still often reach a new position by move 10-12... before naming a variation you should probably prove it's actually good / useful. The Na3 knight just does nothing other than bind down your bishop to protecting it, you'd be alot better off simply playing 1. b3.

astropikachu

yes