Chess Opening Theory/1. Nf3/1...Nf6/2. c4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN) rnbqkb1r/pppppppp/5n2/8/2P5/5N2/PP1PPPPP/RNBQKB1R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
English Opening[edit]
2. c4[edit]
c4 is the signature move of the English Opening, competing for the d5 square. It is very flexible, allowing white to transpose into Queen's Pawn openings with a later d4 move or various lines in the English Opening (1.c4).
This position is also often reached with the move order 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nf3.
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4
| 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening Kings Indian Formation | ... g6 |
d4 |
= | |
| English Opening | ... c5 |
= | ||
| English Opening | ... c6 |
= | ||
| English Opening | ... b6 |
= | ||
| Reti System | ... e6 |
d4 |
= | |
| Nimzo-Indian Defence Kasparov Variation | ... e6 |
d4 Bb4 | Nc3 |
= |
| ... Nc6 |
= | |||
| ... d5 |
d4 |
= |
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References[edit]
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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