English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation

By playing Nc6, the player enters the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation, a setup within the English Opening complex. Diverging from the common English Opening (f5), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e5 and d4.

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 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: English: 1...Nc6, Anglo-Lithuanian Variation, English, Anglo-Lithuanian Variation, English

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation:
+0.68 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation

  • ECO Code: A10
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 3
  • Aliases: English: 1...Nc6, Anglo-Lithuanian Variation, English, Anglo-Lithuanian Variation, English
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