English: Capablanca

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Opening Overview: English: Capablanca

"While Bf5 is the consensus choice, Bg4 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on the d1-h5 diagonal. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives."

The move Bg4 signals the English: Capablanca, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 30%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.83.

Also known as: Reti Opening, Anglo-Slav Variation, English: Capablanca's variation

Stockfish Analysis of English: Capablanca:
+0.83 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English: Capablanca

  • ECO Code: A12
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Reti Opening, Anglo-Slav Variation, English: Capablanca's variation
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