English: Nimzo-English, 4.Qc2 O-O

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Opening Overview: English: Nimzo-English, 4.Qc2 O-O

By playing O-O, the player enters the English: Nimzo-English, 4.Qc2 O-O, a setup within the English Opening complex. This line follows the critical path of the English Opening. This move tucks the King away.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 32% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Nimzo-English, 4.Qc2 O-O:
-0.33 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for English: Nimzo-English, 4.Qc2 O-O

  • ECO Code: A17
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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