English: London Defence

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Opening Overview: English: London Defence

By playing Bg2, the player enters the English: London Defence, a system within the English Opening complex. This line follows the main path of the English Opening. This move controls key diagonals.

Critical Concepts

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 34% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: London Defence:
+0.26 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: London Defence

  • ECO Code: A12
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 29%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: None
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