English: Closed

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Opening Overview: English: Closed

"This line follows the main path of the English Opening. This move challenges the opponent."

The move e3 signals the English: Closed, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting 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 31%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.05.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Closed:
+0.05 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: Closed

  • ECO Code: A25
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 34%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: None
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