English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation

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Opening Overview: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation

By playing g3, the player enters the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation, a system within the English Opening complex. This line follows the main path of the English Opening. This move prepares to fianchetto the bishop.

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 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: English: Symmetrical, 2...Nf6 3.g3, English Opening, Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Symmetrical English

Stockfish Analysis of English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation:
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Technical Details for English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation

  • ECO Code: A34
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: English: Symmetrical, 2...Nf6 3.g3, English Opening, Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Symmetrical English, English: symmetrical variation, Fianchetto Variation, Symmetrical English
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