English: Anglo-Queen's Indian, 4.e4

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Opening Overview: English: Anglo-Queen's Indian, 4.e4

By playing e4, the player enters the English: Anglo-Queen's Indian, 4.e4, a system within the English Opening complex. Departing from the common English (g3), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on d5 and f5.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Anglo-Queen's Indian, 4.e4:
+0.74 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English: Anglo-Queen's Indian, 4.e4

  • ECO Code: A17
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 25%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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