Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...c5/2. Nc3
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. c4 | 1...c5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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English Opening - Symmetrical Variation[edit]
2. Nc3[edit]
2...g6 equalizes after 3. g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 Nc6 or 3.e3 Nf6 4. d4 Bg7 or 4...cxd4 5.exd4 Bg7. 2...Nc6 is not good because of 3. Nf3 g6 4. e3 Bg7 5.d4, when White stands better, ready to push d5.
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1.c4 c5 2.Nc3
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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| Nc3 g6 |
g3 Bg7 |
Bg2 Nc6 |
Nf3 d6 |
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| Nc3 Nc6 |
Nf3 g6 |
e3 Bg7 |
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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