English: New York/London Defence

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Opening Overview: English: New York/London Defence

"While Bg4 is the consensus choice, Bf5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move controls key diagonals."

The move Bf5 signals the English: New York/London Defence, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 31%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.09.

Also known as: Reti Opening, Anglo-Slav Variation, English: New York (London) defensive system

Stockfish Analysis of English: New York/London Defence:
+0.09 Balanced
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Technical Details for English: New York/London Defence

  • ECO Code: A12
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Reti Opening, Anglo-Slav Variation, English: New York (London) defensive system
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