Tree path 7 levels English Opening › Symmetrical Variation › Normal Variation › English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation › English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights, Fianchetto Variation › English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation › English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Double Fianchetto
A38

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Double Fianchetto

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Overview

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Double Fianchetto is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A38), 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 13 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. O-O O-O 7. b3.

The line refines English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.

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ECO code
A38
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
13
Parent
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation

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