English Opening: Agincourt Defense

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Overview

English Opening: Agincourt Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A13), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

It is reached after 2 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 e6.

The line is a first-level refinement of English Opening.

The line has 7 documented children — English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted, English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Declined, English Opening: Agincourt Defense, and others being widely played.

Below the direct variations, the full subtree contains 37 documented sub-variations.

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ECO code: A13
Group: Flank Openings (A)
Plies: 2
Parent: English Opening
Direct variations: 7
Total in subtree: 37

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