Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...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.
<th align "center">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
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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