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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.

It is reached after 10 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. cxd5 Nxd5 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Nxc3.

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

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ECO code
A16
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
10
Parent
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense

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