Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...c5/2. Nf3

English Opening - Symmetrical Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1. c4 c5 2. Nf3
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English Opening - Symmetrical Variation

2. Nf3

Main line symmetrical. The idea in this variation is to achieve the pawn break on d4 for white. Black on the other hand might calmly accept the pawn exchange and develop comfortably, with the ideal of pinning and destroying the white knight on c3.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation. Category:Book:Chess Opening Theory#1.%20c4/1...c5/2.%20Nf3%20.

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3
2 3 4 5
Nf3
Nf6		 d4
cxd4		 Nxd4
e6		 Nc3
Nc6		 =
...
g6		 Nc3
Bg7		 e3
Nf6		 d4
cxd4		 =
...
Nc6		 Nc3
Nf6		 +=

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References


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    Chess openings quick reference
    1. e4
    1...e5 · Open
    2. Nf3
    With 2...Nc6:

    With other 2nd moves:
    2. Other

    1...c5 · Sicilian
    2... Nf3 · Open Sicilian
    With 2...Nc6:

    With 2...d6:

    With 2...e6:

    With other 2nd moves:
    Anti-Sicilians
    1... other
    Caro-Kann
    French
    Other


    1. d4
    1...d5 · Closed
    2. c4
    2. Nc3
    2. other
    1...Nf6 · Indian
    2. c4
    With 2...e6:

    With 2...g6:

    With other 2nd moves for Black:
    2. Nf3
    2. other
    1... other
    Flank
    Unorthodox
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