Van Geet Opening: Myers Attack

The Van Geet Opening: Myers Attack is an offbeat chess opening that aims to disrupt the opponent's kingside pawn structure with an early knight and pawn advance.

The opening begins with the unusual move of the knight to c3, which is not as common as other knight moves in traditional openings. This is followed by the pawn advance to g6, which is a typical move in many chess openings as it prepares to fianchetto the dark-squared bishop. The third move, h4, is an aggressive pawn thrust that aims to weaken the opponent's kingside pawn structure and potentially launch a pawn storm.

This opening is named after the Dutch International Master Dirk Daniel Van Geet, who frequently employed it in his games. The Myers Attack is a specific variation within the Van Geet Opening, which is characterized by the h4 pawn push.

The opening can lead to various pawn structures and middlegame plans, depending on how both players choose to develop their pieces. It can transpose into other openings, such as the Closed Sicilian or the English Opening, depending on the subsequent moves.

The Van Geet Opening: Myers Attack is not considered a mainline opening and is rarely seen at the highest level of chess. However, it can be an effective weapon for club players looking to surprise their opponents and create unbalanced positions early in the game.