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A25

English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation

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Overview

English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A25), 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 12 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. e3 d6 6. Nge2 Nh6.

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

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ECO code
A25
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
12
Parent
English Opening: King's English Variation, Taimanov Variation

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