English Opening: Neo-Catalan Declined

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Neo-Catalan Declined

By playing Be7, the player enters the English Opening: Neo-Catalan Declined, a system within the English Opening complex. Deviating from the popular English Opening (Bd6), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move controls key diagonals. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Neo-Catalan Declined:
+1.11 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English Opening: Neo-Catalan Declined

  • ECO Code: A13
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 22%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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