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A31

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation

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Overview

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A31), 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 Nf6 2. d4 c5 3. Nf3.

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

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ECO code
A31
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
5
Parent
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense

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