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.
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
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