English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nc3 Nc6

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Opening Overview: English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nc3 Nc6

By playing Nc6, the player enters the English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nc3 Nc6, a setup within the English Opening complex. Diverging from the common English Opening (d5), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e5 and d4.

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nc3 Nc6:
+0.21 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nc3 Nc6

  • ECO Code: A16
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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