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A16

English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Anglo-Grünfeld Variation

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Overview

English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Anglo-Grünfeld Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A16), 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.

The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. cxd5 Nxd5 4. Nf3.

The line refines English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.

The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Anglo-Grünfeld Variation.

Together the deeper variations number 3 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
A16
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
7
Parent
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense
Direct variations
2
Total in subtree
3

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Variations (2)

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