English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 Bb4

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Opening Overview: English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 Bb4

By playing Bb4, the player enters the English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 Bb4, a setup within the English Opening complex. Departing from the popular English (d5), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls the e1-h4 diagonal. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.

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

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 Bb4:
+1.01 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 Bb4

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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