English: Neo-Catalan, 4...c5 5.O-O

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Opening Overview: English: Neo-Catalan, 4...c5 5.O-O

By playing O-O, the player enters the English: Neo-Catalan, 4...c5 5.O-O, a system within the English Opening complex. This line follows the main path of the English Opening. This move improves King safety.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 32% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Neo-Catalan, 4...c5 5.O-O:
-0.30 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for English: Neo-Catalan, 4...c5 5.O-O

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: None
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