Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...e5

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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English Opening

1...e5

This move creates a reverse Sicilian but it's White's move and the aim for White to create an advantage leads generally to different positions. White's choices are now:

  • 2. Nc3, the normal move
  • 2. g3 many transposition possibilities
  • 2. Nf3 can lead to a reversed Alekhine's Defence of sorts if Black replies with ...e4, with the option of cxd5 if Black tries to advance the d-pawn
  • 2. d4 gives away any advantage

Theory Table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.

1.c4 e5
2 3 4 5
Nc3
Nc6		 g3
g6		 Bg2
Bg7		 d3
d6
g3
Nf6		 Nc3
Bb4
d4

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References

     
    Chess Openings
    1. e4 e5
    1. e4 c5
    1. e4 other
    1. d4 Nf6
    1. d4 d5
    1. d4 other
    1.
    a3 · Na3 · a4 · b3 · b4 · c3 · Nc3 · c4 · d3 · d4 · e3 · e4 · f3 · Nf3 · f4 · g3 · g4 · h3 · Nh3 · h4
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