# Chess openings: What is the King’s Fianchetto Opening?

Looking for a new opening to learn? Discover the King’s Fianchetto Opening!

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## King’s Fianchetto Opening: 4 quick facts

- The King’s Fianchetto Opening derives its name from the fact that it aims for an early [fianchetto](https://blog.duolingo.com/bishop-chess-piece/#the-fianchetto) on White’s kingside, but is also sometimes known as the Hungarian Opening.
- It’s an uncommon [hypermodern](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#hypermodern) flank opening, meaning it starts with a flank (side) pawn move, and often leads to [closed](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#closed) positions.
- It usually [transposes](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#transposition) into similar openings where White plays g3 early on, such as the [King’s Indian Attack](https://blog.duolingo.com/kings-indian-attack/) or the [English Opening](https://blog.duolingo.com/english-opening/).
- This opening may avoid [lines](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#line) with heavy opening [theory](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#theory). However, as a hypermodern opening, it’s usually advised for intermediate to advanced players, rather than beginners.

## King’s Fianchetto Opening: the move

Here is the move for the King’s Fianchetto Opening:

1. g3

## Get your opponent into unfamiliar territory

If you’re an intermediate to advanced player who wants a flexible opening and lighter [theory](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/#theory), try the King’s Fianchetto Opening!

If you’re looking for more openings, check out [our guide featuring over 30 options](https://blog.duolingo.com/popular-chess-openings/) for every skill level!