English Opening: Neo-Catalan

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Neo-Catalan

"Departing from the common English Opening (a6), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and c4."

The move d5 signals the English Opening: Neo-Catalan, guiding 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 key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.16.

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Neo-Catalan:
+0.16 Balanced
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Technical Details for English Opening: Neo-Catalan

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 35%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: None
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