English: 1...e6 2.Nc3

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Opening Overview: English: 1...e6 2.Nc3

By playing Nc3, the player enters the English: 1...e6 2.Nc3, a setup within the English Opening complex. Departing from the popular English (g3), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e4 and d5.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

From here, play typically proceeds with Bb4 or d5, leading into the English. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: 1...e6 2.Nc3:
+0.37 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: 1...e6 2.Nc3

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: None
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