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A22

English Opening: Carls-Bremen System

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Overview

English Opening: Carls-Bremen System is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A22), 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 5 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3.

The line refines English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.

The line has 6 documented children — English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line, with .. d6, Be7, English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line, English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation, and others being widely played.

In total, the branch covers 7 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
A22
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
5
Parent
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation
Direct variations
6
Total in subtree
7

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Variations (6)

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