English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, 4.Nf3 g6 5.Qa4+

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Opening Overview: English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, 4.Nf3 g6 5.Qa4+

By playing Qa4+, the player enters the English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, 4.Nf3 g6 5.Qa4+, a setup within the English Opening complex. Deviating from the common English (g3), this line chooses Qa4+. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move brings the Queen out early. 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

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 44% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Stein Attack, English, Stein Attack, English

Stockfish Analysis of English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, 4.Nf3 g6 5.Qa4+:
+1.20 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, 4.Nf3 g6 5.Qa4+

  • ECO Code: A16
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 44% / B: 20%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Stein Attack, English, Stein Attack, English
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