English: Three Knights, 3...g6 4.d4

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Opening Overview: English: Three Knights, 3...g6 4.d4

By playing d4, the player enters the English: Three Knights, 3...g6 4.d4, a system within the English Opening complex. This line follows the main path of the English Opening. This move exerts pressure on e5 and c5.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

From here, play often proceeds with exd4, leading into the English. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of English: Three Knights, 3...g6 4.d4:
+0.87 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for English: Three Knights, 3...g6 4.d4

  • ECO Code: A27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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