English: Four Knights, 4.e3 Bb4

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Opening Overview: English: Four Knights, 4.e3 Bb4

By playing Bb4, the player enters the English: Four Knights, 4.e3 Bb4, a setup within the English Opening complex. This line follows the critical path of the English Opening. This move directly controls the e1-h4 diagonal.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Four Knights, 4.e3 Bb4:
+0.36 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: Four Knights, 4.e3 Bb4

  • ECO Code: A28
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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