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C23

Bishop's Opening: Pratt Variation

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Overview

Bishop's Opening: Pratt Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C23), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. c3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 d5 6. exf6 dxc4 7. Qh5 O-O, after 14 plies of opening development.

The line refines Bishop's Opening: Philidor Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C23
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
14
Parent
Bishop's Opening: Philidor Variation

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