English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense

"Departing from the common Symmetrical English (c5), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4."

The move d5 signals the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense, 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 37%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.54.

Also known as: English Opening, Anglo-Indian Defense

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense:
+0.54 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Scandinavian Defense

  • ECO Code: A15
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: English Opening, Anglo-Indian Defense
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