White delays Nf3 in favor of Nc3, keeping options open for a kingside attack with f4.
Every line in this family begins 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3, then branches. Each variation below has its own page with the full move order, the position it reaches, and a Stockfish evaluation.
All 19 lines can be practised free in the browser: pick a variation, walk it move by move in Learn mode, then drill it from memory until you can play it without prompting.
The Vienna Game begins 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3. From there it branches into 19 named variations, each with its own move order and typical plans.
What is the ECO code for the Vienna Game?
The Vienna Game is catalogued under ECO codes C25–C29. Individual variations list their own specific code on their page.
How can I practise the Vienna Game for free?
Open any variation on Chess Ramp and use Learn mode to walk the line one move at a time, then Drill mode to replay it from memory. Practice runs in your browser with no account required.