English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 d5

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Opening Overview: English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 d5

By playing d5, the player enters the English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 d5, a setup within the English Opening complex. Departing from the common English (Bb4), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e4 and c4.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 d5:
+0.31 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: 1...e6 2.Nc3 d5

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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