Ponderchess / Openings
Play the guided film, or select a scene to pause and study its position.
Opening
The Zukertort Defense in 3D
The Zukertort Defense, following the Zukertort Defense: Kingside Variation. Watch how each move fights for the centre and develops the pieces.
Rebuild the sequence yourself. The board responds to each move, and hints are available.
Click or drag to move · Arrow keys + Enter to play
Your turn · white to play
Select a piece, then its destination. Switch to 2D for a clear overhead view or rotate the 3D board to explore the position.
Zukertort Defense: Kingside Variation, move by move: Nf3 Nh6 d4 g6
Zukertort Defense: Kingside Variation, move by move: Nf3 Nh6 d4 g6
Keyboard: Space pauses, the arrow keys step. Gold arrows are White's moves, violet are Black's, red rays are threats, green shows support, blue shows plans.