English: Lukin Variation

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Opening Overview: English: Lukin Variation

By playing f5, the player enters the English: Lukin Variation, a setup within the English Opening complex. While g6 is the consensus choice, f5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move aggressively controls e4.

Key Plans

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

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Lukin Variation:
+0.19 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: Lukin Variation

  • ECO Code: A21
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 34%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: None
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