English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation

"Departing from the common English (g3), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on d5 and f5."

The move e4 signals the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: From here, play often proceeds with d6 or d5, leading into the English. 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 33%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.25.

Also known as: English: Mikenas, English Opening, Anglo-Indian Defense, Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Variation, English; A18

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation:
+0.25 Balanced
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Technical Details for English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation

  • ECO Code: A18
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: English: Mikenas, English Opening, Anglo-Indian Defense, Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Variation, English; A18, English: Mikenas-Carls variation, Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Variation, English; A18
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