English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4

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Opening Overview: English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4

By playing d4, the player enters the English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4, a setup within the English Opening complex. This line follows the critical path of the English Opening. This move directly controls e5 and c5.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4:
+0.37 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4

  • ECO Code: A21
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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