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A29

English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line

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Overview

English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A29), 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 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. c4 e5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. d3 Be7 7. O-O O-O.

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

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ECO code
A29
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
14
Parent
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line

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